Tag: Food Waste

Free NYU veggie events I’m excited for

Khichdi is a popular South Asian dish made from rice, lentils and vegetables. Credit: Wikimedia

Whether you’re vegetarian or a proud meat eater I think everyone can get behind free food. That’s why I was curious about attending a Krishna Bhakti Club meeting, the new vegetarian cooking club, after seeing them at Clubfest.

They promised “food you’ll love” but I am admittedly a little bit of a picky eater but the temptation of free food was overwhelming.

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How to compost in NYC (it’s easier than you think)

I know what you might be thinking- ew I don’t want my smelly garbage lying around my dorm for days.

I too was skeptical about composting and if I could really be one of those people. My roommates and I genuinely were curious about how one can compost in the city. We did our research and got started with a small plastic bag. We had a lot of questions that we learned the answer to from the internet and with a couple weeks of practice. Now, I’m here to help you live your best green life without the hassle. Read more

6 green-focused clubs to check out at ClubFest

Feeling overwhelmed about the prospect of having to sort through dozens of clubs’ newsletters? Have a love for the environment?

Luckily, NYU has a thriving eco-community open to all students and faculty that’s easy to join. I’ll sort through all the lists and Facebook groups and give you the best green-focused clubs to join (in no particular order).

  1. EcoReps

EcoReps is a great way to be a leader in your dorm without having go through the hassle of a hall council election. Plan monthly themed events like February’s Unplugged or Zero Waste Month to get residents into recycling and conservation.

I personally love the EcoRep community, you get close with the other EcoReps in your dorm and bond with others as soon as you find out they’re an EcoRep. Read more

Is Ice Cream Sustainable? – Ben & Jerry’s

By Rae Frey

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Welcome back to another edition of our Vegan Ice Cream Taste Test. If you missed our original blog post, you can read it here to catch up on why we are on this ultimate quest for vegan ice cream. This week we take a look at this classic American favorite, Ben & Jerry’s!

**Please note that our review does not reflect the views of New York University or the Office of Sustainability. We are a bunch of college students who love nature and are looking for a good time
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Mealworm ice cream and food waste: a day at the fair (PICS)

On Tuesday, the Office of Sustainability took a field trip to the NYC Food Waste Fair with dozens of vendors from restaurants, tech start-ups (including our very own Green Grant recipients, RISE) and City departments.

Check out some of the best moments!

(Photos by Dylan Garcia)