Tag: Green Grants

EPA’s Campus RainWorks Challenge

rainworks_logo_revParticipate in the EPA Campus RainWorks Challenge for a chance to develop innovative green infrastructure solutions, eliminating stormwater runoff and maintaining healthy water quality at NYU.


WHAT
What is it?

A challenge for teams of students to design infrastructure projects to manage stormwater runoff, providing benefits to their campus and the environment.

WHO
Can I enter?

Groups of students with a faculty sponsor can register. Check out the eligibility requirements in the 2016 Campus RainWorks Challenge Competition Brief. Read more

NYU Sustainability 2015 #YearInReview

Check out our major environmental accomplishments in 2015!

plugNYUnplugged Conserves Energy

During the month of February, 8 NYU Residence Halls participated in NYUnplugged, saving 50,175 kWh of energy. Green House was named the competition winner! Stay tuned for forthcoming details about this year’s NYUnplugged challenge.

Bike Share Expands

In March, the Bike Share program opened its Brooklyn docking location, extending the program outside of the borough of Manhattan. Resolve to bike more in 2016, and find your nearest Bike Share location here! Read more

Green Grants at NYU: A look inside the process

12038007_429963847211821_149304097821890485_nA few weeks ago I was invited to the year end Green Grants Committee meeting hosted by the Office of Sustainability. The Green Grants Committee at NYU looks to fund projects (up to $20,000 per project) that further sustainability efforts on campus, in the community or at a larger scale. The committee is made up of interested students, faculty and staff who have an interest in sustainability and the environment. Read more