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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

Six Steps Towards Sustainability

Six Steps Towards Sustainability

Sustainability can be hard, but have no fear: with these six easy steps you will be on your way to achieving your green goals in no time.
Kaylee DeFreitas, Deputy Arts Editor Dec 5, 2019

Many assume that going green also involves spending a lot of money, but this doesn’t have to be the case. Instead of throwing away old glass jars that used to hold salsa, save...

Dumpsters stacked haphazardly on top of other dumpsters near the Newtown Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant.

On Bodies of Trash

A counter-archive of the cast away trash in the city.
Marva Shi, Deputy Multimedia Editor Dec 5, 2019

A trash bin overflows with food scraps, containers and papers in Kimmels seventh-floor student lounge. Some of these items could be recycled. (Staff Photo by Katie Peurrung)

Busting the Myth About NYU Recycling

Where does the garbage chute actually lead?
Anna-Dmitry Muratova, Deputy Under the Arch Editor Apr 22, 2019

Compost, landfill and recycling bins litter NYU’s Washington Square campus. Whether separated or joined, each is decorated with appropriate signage and coloring — green for...

NYU’s newly appointed Vice President of Sustainability Cecil Scheib.

New Sustainability Vice President Emphasizes the Power of Collective Effort

Alessia Garcia, Contributing Writer Feb 15, 2018
Hear what new Vice President of the Office of Sustainability has to say about being green at NYU.
NYU claims to have a deep commitment to recycling. However, janitors are often spotted dumping recyclables and trash together.

Does NYU Really Recycle?

Andrew Heying, Deputy Opinions Editor Apr 17, 2017
Some students have reported seeing maintenance mix the recycling with trash after it has been sorted into the separate bins. Washington Square News investigates what actually happens to the recycling at NYU.
Third North’s laundry room holds a re-fashioNYC recycling point — 16 other halls have joined this initiative. The re-fashioNYC program promotes the recycling of clothing, the majority of which is not biodegradable.

NYU Recycles Through re-fashioNYC

Sophie Shaw, Beauty & Style Editor Apr 17, 2017
How does NYU's clothing recycling program re-fashioNYC weigh in?
Staff Rants Feb. 1-7

Staff Rants Feb. 1-7

WSN Staff Feb 7, 2017
Here is the newest collection of Staff Rants for you to read. It is filled with rants from our staff. Please enjoy.
via Facebook.com

How to go green for Earth Day on, around campus

Dana Reszutek, Beauty/Style Editor Apr 14, 2014
Celebrate Earth Day with these events and activities.
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Green programs push NYU toward eco-friendly future

Feb 25, 2014
Bestcolleges.com recently named NYU one of the top 50 green universities.
Earth Matters at NYU campaigns for conscentious recycling in dorms

Earth Matters at NYU campaigns for conscentious recycling in dorms

Nov 22, 2013
The NYU Chapter of Earth Matters is keeping the NYU community abreast of the nuances of recycling at one of the the nation's most sustainable schools.

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