by Avani Jalan
“Our actions are our future.
Better production, better nutrition,
a better environment and a better life”
-Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Tag: Consumerism
NYU Ranks Top University for Responsible Consumption and Production
NYU ranked #38 globally and #4 in the US on Responsible Consumption and Production through the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, which assess universities against the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production measures how universities are working towards an efficient use of resources and the minimization of waste.
Through initiatives such as the Cool Food Pledge, waste mitigation strategies like the Water Bottle Purchasing Policy, and ongoing efforts to increase sustainable procurement practices, NYU has demonstrated our commitment to ethically sourcing goods and increasing upstream solutions to waste.
The 2021 Impact Rankings is the third edition and the overall ranking includes 1,115 universities from 94 countries/regions. This ranking is based on the data NYU reports through AASHE STARS, which captures information about how environmentally responsible a school’s policies and practices are, and how sustainability is embedded into campus life.
Sustainability at NYU is a team effort. We thank our partners especially in Procurement, Dining, and Grounds and Waste Management who helped us achieve this particular recognition.
Tips for Sustainable Plant Care
by Jane O’Mahony
Taking care of a plant is similar to self-care! Just like you, plants need certain things in order to THRIVE:
- A regular intake of water to keep hydrated
- Food for strength
- Daily access to light
- Enough personal space to allow for growth
- A friend that looks out for you
Sustainability & Study Away: Takeaways and Tips!
Last week I sat on the EcoReps Sustainability Abroad panel and had a chance to think back about my time abroad in Sydney. Almost two years ago I wrote an exaggerated “tell-all” Sustainablog post highlighting my first impressions of sustainability in Sydney. It was really interesting to look back and reflect on those impressions as I have continued to think about sustainability here in New York. Read more
The NYUGREeN Room Pledge: Actions to Reduce your Carbon Footprint at Home
This year, over 800 NYU students living on campus completed the Green Room Pledge organized by the NYU EcoReps. Below are the actions they pledged to or already take to live more sustainably in on-campus housing. Even those who don’t live in an NYU residence hall can lower their carbon footprint and live more sustainably through these actions.