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@NYUgreen

@NYUGreen advances environmental performance & fosters a culture of sustainability at NYU. Managed by the NYU Office of Sustainability.

 New York, NY
nyu.edu/sustainability
Joined September 2009
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In alignment with NYU's goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2040, Rubin Hall's retrofit will reduce site energy usage by 52% as one of the largest EnerPHit projects in the world. Read more at the link below: passivehouseaccelerator.com/…
NYU to Retrofit Historic Rubin Hall

NYU to Retrofit Historic Rubin Hall

Discover how NYU plans to retrofit historic Rubin Hall to meet modern Passive House standards, prioritizing sustainability, energy efficiency, and greener campus living in New York City.

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.@UnionSquareNY, @ebottcher, and @NYUGreen installed new trash enclosure bins at 21 East 15th Street (outside Carlyle Court residence hall) as part of a pilot initiative designed to rid New York’s sidewalks and streets of leaky trash bag piles. spr.ly/6017MjiRU
George Reis, NYU's Manager of Grounds & Waste Management, Christopher Echeverria, Jauna Vitale, Arlene Peralta, Ed Janoff from Union Square Partnership, Senior Vice President for University Relations and Public Affairs Lynne Brown, Councilmember Erik Bottcher, and Cecil Scheib, NYU's Chief Sustainability Officer standing with a banner that says Welcome to Union Square. Celebrating Community Partnerships

ALT George Reis, NYU's Manager of Grounds & Waste Management, Christopher Echeverria, Jauna Vitale, Arlene Peralta, Ed Janoff from Union Square Partnership, Senior Vice President for University Relations and Public Affairs Lynne Brown, Councilmember Erik Bottcher, and Cecil Scheib, NYU's Chief Sustainability Officer standing with a banner that says Welcome to Union Square. Celebrating Community Partnerships

Ed Janoff from Union Square Partnership, Senior Vice President for University Relations and Public Affairs Lynne Brown, Councilmember Erik Bottcher, and Cecil Scheib, NYU's Chief Sustainability Officer standing in front of the new trash enclosure bins.

ALT Ed Janoff from Union Square Partnership, Senior Vice President for University Relations and Public Affairs Lynne Brown, Councilmember Erik Bottcher, and Cecil Scheib, NYU's Chief Sustainability Officer standing in front of the new trash enclosure bins.

Jennifer Falk from Union Square Partnership, Tali Cantor from Union Square Partnership, George Reis, NYU's Manager of Grounds & Waste Management, Christopher Echeverria, Jauna Vitale, Arlene Peralta, Ed Janoff from Union Square Partnership, Senior Vice President for University Relations and Public Affairs Lynne Brown, Councilmember Erik Bottcher, and Cecil Scheib, NYU's Chief Sustainability Officer standing behind the new trasn enclosure bins

ALT Jennifer Falk from Union Square Partnership, Tali Cantor from Union Square Partnership, George Reis, NYU's Manager of Grounds & Waste Management, Christopher Echeverria, Jauna Vitale, Arlene Peralta, Ed Janoff from Union Square Partnership, Senior Vice President for University Relations and Public Affairs Lynne Brown, Councilmember Erik Bottcher, and Cecil Scheib, NYU's Chief Sustainability Officer standing behind the new trasn enclosure bins

Senior Vice President for University Relations and Public Affairs Lynne Brown, Councilmember Erik Bottcher, Cecil Scheib, NYU's Chief Sustainability Officer, George Reis, NYU's Manager of Grounds & Waste Management, Ed Janoff from Union Square Partnership and Jennifer Falk from Union Square Partnership throwing garbage bags into the trash enclosure bins.

ALT Senior Vice President for University Relations and Public Affairs Lynne Brown, Councilmember Erik Bottcher, Cecil Scheib, NYU's Chief Sustainability Officer, George Reis, NYU's Manager of Grounds & Waste Management, Ed Janoff from Union Square Partnership and Jennifer Falk from Union Square Partnership throwing garbage bags into the trash enclosure bins.

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Missed the Green Campus Tour? It's not too late to learn more about NYU's green spaces and sustainability efforts. Join the tour on Thursday September 1 at 2pm ET. buff.ly/3QaE03x #NewYorkUniversity #NYU #NYUTransfers #NYU2026 #NYUWelcome
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Check out the “Our Sustainable Future” interactive kiosks to share your actions and ideas to confront climate despair, accelerate change, and connect with the sustainability community at NYU. Specific dates, times, and locations are in the NYU Mobile app.
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Urban AND Green. 🏙🌳 There are pockets of greenery all over our urban campus. Join the Green Campus Tour on Tues. Aug. 30 at 11am ET or Thurs. Sept. 1 at 2pm ET to learn more about NYU's green spaces and sustainability efforts. #NYUWelcome #NYU2026 buff.ly/3QaE03x
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It's the start of something new! ✨ Welcome new students! Find #NYUGreen during the Welcome Weekend Info Fairs Aug. 27-28 - we'll be giving away all natural soap to help you start the year a little cleaner & greener. 🧼 🌱 #NYU #NYUTransfers #NYU2026 #NYUWelcome
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Phantila Phataraprasit (@nyulaw '20) and Caitlin Ellen (@NYUStern '21) are co-founders of Sabai Design which offers sustainable furniture at affordable prices. Founded in 2019 when they were students the company has already generated over $5,500,000 in sales.

Sabai Design.

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We’re all aware of the challenges facing our planet. But we also know that the determination and creativity of the next generation could change everything. Here are a few options available across our campuses to make sustainability part of your education: meet.nyu.edu/academics/susta…
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Join @somosclea & @nyuwallerstein for the Climate Education & Latinx Communities Symposium, featuring: 🌱 Interactive sessions led by Latinx presenters 🌱Presentations highlighting work being done by Latinxs around NYC & beyond! July 8, 9am-3:30pm. buff.ly/3QtznBV
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Are you interested in addressing the climate crisis through journalism? Register for “Greening the City” with @JohnSurico this summer to have innovative conversations and exciting field trips around NYC. Learn more: buff.ly/3t4fpDV
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Don't miss the 2nd annual Sustainability Week US (June 6-9), which will include a virtual panel: Climate-ready smart cities—Preparing for the future, featuring Chief Sustainability Officer @cecilscheib on Wednesday, June 8, at 1:45pm ET. Register for free! buff.ly/3NaElBH
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Today is "Learn About Composting Day"! To celebrate, this week our Waste Education Coordinator Lily will be sharing why, where, and what to compost. 🌱 In the meantime, check out info from the Sustainablog: buff.ly/3t0NR2l
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Please be advised that due to fewer occupants during the summer months, building systems will be reduced, and redundant elevators and lighting will be shut off. Help reduce energy by turning off computers, lights, and appliances, and closing windows when you leave.
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Congratulations to #NYU2022, #NYU2021 & #NYU2020! We can't wait to see you make your future communities healthier & more sustainable. Here's how to be an #NYUGreenGrad: 📣 Be an advocate 💸 Make conscious choices 🌱 Take action on environmental causes buff.ly/3Lk5ssl
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Make memories without impacting the environment. If you're taking celebratory photos in Washington Square Park and other outdoor locations this week, avoid throwing glitter and confetti, which can harm wildlife. You can always add a festive filter to your photo instead! 💜💚🥳
NYU Student in cap and gown with digital confetti

ALT NYU Student in cap and gown with digital confetti

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NYU administrators provided updates on the university’s efforts to combat climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions at its second annual State of Sustainability address. nyunews.com/news/2022/04/26/…
NYU: Greenhouse emissions halved by 2025, carbon neutral by 2040

NYU: Greenhouse emissions halved by 2025, carbon neutral by 2040

NYU president Andrew Hamilton announced that the university is still on track to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions to 50% of what they were in 2006 by 2025 during the second annual State of...

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Looking forward to this @NYUgreen and the #Sustainability Committee! Come by Vanderbilt Courtyard today & don't forget to sign up for our Golden Swan Garden cleanup this Friday 4/22 bit.ly/3xrtNcu
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Join the NYU Law School Sustainability Committee at Vanderbilt Courtyard on Wednesday, April 20 at 9:00 AM ET to hear from student organizations about their work and to participate in actions, such as planting, park clean up, composting sign up, and raffles.
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Join @NYUGreen tomorrow—#EarthDay—for a State of Sustainability address featuring President Hamilton and sustainability leaders throughout the NYU community. nyu.edu/life/sustainability/…
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Be there! Come to the Earth Day Street Fair this Friday, April 22 at Schwartz Plaza. Join us on #EarthDay to celebrate, check out info tables, take in an art exhibition, and win some awesome swag 😎 #earth #NYUEarthMonth #green #sustainability nyu.edu/life/sustainability/…
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Join us for a presentation on food and climate change led by Dr. Matthew Hayek. AND enjoy a climate-friendly lunch on Friday, April 29 at 12:00 PM ET at the Kimmel Center for University Life. RSVP now so we order food accordingly!! events.nyu.edu/event/303155-…
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