Tag: Stewardship

Lessons My Mother Taught Me

by Eni Owoeye


To “live sustainably” in the United States is to participate in an ever evolving campaign. Images of the stereotypical “greenie” – bike riders, DIY fanatics, and the quintessential vegan – have always existed in this landscape, and as technological advancements make our lives easier, we often find innovative ways to replace the status quo. Every year our cars get sleeker, and smaller, and ever more “green”.

But for many individuals, the status quo IS sustainable. Stewardship is a cultural norm. I’ve asked students and administrators across our campus to share lessons from their mother – knowledge preserved through space and time, a testament to the ingenuity and simplicity that can exist beyond contemporary eco-friendliness. Read more

NYU Sustainability 2019 #YearinReview

From purchasing policies to student leadership, major building achievements to orientation; students, faculty, staff, and administrators from across the university have been instrumental in making a greener NYU in 2019. This year we partnered with multiple sites across our global network, had 1,750 individuals attend one of our public speaking events, and provided $90,000 to fund various green projects. Here are few shining moments from 2019:


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Faculty Housing Sustainability Efforts

Sustainable initiatives are happening in every facet of NYU Life – infrastructure, student life, transportation, housing and so much more. Our NYU Faculty are taking action to reduce their waste, save energy, and become leaders for green action on campus. Read on to learn more about how NYU faculty housing is going green. 

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