Author: NYUGreen

Why the environmental movement needs diversity

Contributed by Solange Fortenbach

courtesy of policyintegrity.org

On February 6th, a culmination of academics and environmentalists congregated in NYU Law School’s Greenberg Lounge to discuss and learn about the ways in which racial diversity is, and, needs to be increased in the environmental movement.

The event, hosted by Green 2.0 and the Institute for Policy Integrity, consisted of two panels and a few introductory speeches by Richard Revesz, Dean Emeritus at NYU Law; Lisa Coleman, NYU Chief Diversity Officer; and Robert Raben, founder of Green 2.0.

Green 2.0’s mission is to uplift both women and people of color in the workforce. Raben stated, “the closer I get to the epicenter of power, the more I see how messed up it is.”

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Green Your Cleaning Routine

Contributed by Gabriela Pino 

green dishwashing gloves
courtesy of flickr

A few years ago when I started school at NYU one of the hardest transitions for me was residence hall living. Faced with strange faces, new freedoms, balancing life and academic responsibilities; the adjustment was a challenge. Once I settled into my new environment I began the see my residence hall as my home. I enjoyed personalizing my space with photos and decorations and strove to keep my new oasis tidy and clean. Read more

NYU Sustainability 2017 #YearInReview

2017 has been an exciting year for the Office of Sustainability, check out some of our highlights!

Residence Halls Competed in NYUnplugged

For the second year in a row, Lipton Hall saved the most energy and raised awareness about conserving energy through the NYUnplugged residence hall energy competition. Residence halls put sustainable ideas into action by replacing their lightbulbs with LED, lowering their thermostats, and making delicious smoothies with a bike-powered blender. 

We #MarchedForScience

Earth Month includes several interesting programs and activities. In addition to our Educating for Sustainability lecture with waste experts Robin Nagle and Dr. Cassandra Thiel, members of our community held events on meat consumption and food justice, religious perspectives on the environment, and urban ecology. Dr. Jane Goodall spoke at an event to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Jane Goodall Institute!

On Earth Day, 150 members of the NYU community, representing the Office of Sustainability, students organizations and activists, and President Andy Hamilton packed a DC-bound bus with beautiful posters and a desire to see evidence-based policy through the March for Science. The day was filled with marching, teach-ins, and an event with former EPA employees.

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Viva Zero Waste: Week 3

Contributed by Brianda Hickey

Happy Thanksgiving Week!! Here is a lovely picture of a Pumpkin Spice later in my thermos to help you get into the fall spirit:

Living zero waste has become more natural, but I wouldn’t brush it off as “easy” nor would I say it is an accessible lifestyle for all.  My morning routines have turned into a just-in-case checklist:

Bamboo utensils? Check.

Mason jar? Check.

Reusable bag? Check.

Coffee mug? Check.

Cloth napkin? Check.

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Viva Zero Waste: Week 2

Contributed by Brianda Hickey

For the month of November I will be viviendo a zero waste life and gracing your computer screens with my witty humor each week. 

It has officially been two weeks of me living zero waste! YAY! This week I got a special little present from my body… I understand my period in all its glory is not a subject everyone wants to read about, but as a person who menstruates and is trying to live zero waste it is a huge issue. Therefore, this week’s blog post will be about one of the most socially stigmatized subjects: the period. Read more