Sustainability News

Tuesday, December 14, 2021

Follow our #YearInReview on NYUGreen

In 2021, NYU achieved many sustainability milestones including releasing the Climate Action Plan Update; rising to #29 on the Princeton Review's Top Green Colleges List; welcoming the first Director of Sustainability and Stewardship at NYUAD, Antonios Vouloudis; initiating the Sustainability Internship Grant, a program to support students pursuing upaid and low-wage internships; releasing our first year of data for our commitment to the Cool Food Pledge (we've achieved an 8.3% reduction in per calorie food emissions); and more!

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Get Funded

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Green Grants

Funding amount: up to $20,000
Deadline: Monday, January 3, 2022
Eligibility: any NYU student, faculty, administrator or staff

Green Grants are for projects that advance campus sustainability initiatives or enact social-entrepreneurial ventures. They can be related to operations, engagement, research and design, and academics.

ERJN Seed Funding

Funding amount: up to $2,000
Deadline: Friday, January 14, 2022
Eligibility: any NYU student

The Environmental and Racial Justice Network (ERJN) provides seed funding for projects that address issues at the intersection of environmental and racial justice.

Greener Gifting

A More Sustainable Holiday Season: for administrators organizing gifts and end-of-the-year holiday celebrations.

The Season of (Sustainable) Giving: for giving less wasteful gifts to your loved ones this holiday season.

Guide to Indoor Plants

Bring life into your office or home through indoor plants! Learn about plant care and the best options for sunny windows, indirect light, and artificial light.

Don't Forget to Power Down Before Leaving for Break!

Turn out the lights and power down. It’s the easiest action. Take a look around your room or office and make sure every desk lamp, fairy light, or nightlight is off. Power down computers, printers, and copy machines.
Unplug all your appliances. Vampire power, refers to the energy wasted by electronics and appliances plugged into outlets (even when they’re turned off).
Turn off the heat. If you can control it, make sure your heating unit is turned off or on power save mode.
Close all the windows. If you live in a building with a radiator and your room tends to get overheated, make sure you close any windows before heading out.
Take perishables out of your fridge. Move anything that will keep frozen to the freezer and compost leftovers.
Make sure none of your faucets are dripping. Double-check that you’re not wasting water before you head out. If a faucet is leaking, submit a work order so the problem is resolved.
Are you a student studying away or graduating next semester? Don’t throw away your appliances and kitchen supplies! Reduce waste and donate.

Having a wonderful winter break! See you in 2022!

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