UAlbany Green Scene

01/30/2025

SUNY -Chancellor King Reacts to President Trump's Withdrawal of the Paris Climate Agreement. Read below to hear his thoughts.

01/17/2025

A former UAlbany student is in need of our help! Nat Walts (former USS e-board member and intern in the sustainability office) suffered an aneurysm and brain bleed and needed brain surgery in December. This week, she found out that in a couple days she needs surgery again in her femoral artery. Check out the Go Fund Me page if you'd like to help offset her expenses.

On Tuesday, December 3rd, My daughter Natalyn had an ruptured aneurysm and … Scott Walts needs your support for Donate to Natalyn's Medical and Recovery Costs

01/02/2025

Join MHLC and the Albany Pine Bush Preserve for an introduction to winter hiking and snowshoeing on Saturday, January 18 at the APBP Discovery Center (2nd floor). This first session will take place indoors and cover the basics about getting around in the woods in cold weather, including navigating icy, bare ground and snow. Our presenter, Alan Via, will also discuss trail safety, including gear and clothing.

A second session with hike guide Alan Via will be held at Bennett Hill Preserve on Saturday, February 8, from 9 - 11 AM. Register today at www.mohawkhudson.org/events.

12/30/2024

Science on Tap at Brown's Brewing Company (Troy) with guest speaker Prof. James McKee from Union College.

12/03/2024

It's the season of giving! We encourage you to donate what you can to our Sustainability Fund! This fund is used to support students, events, and programming. Click the link below to donate. Thank you for any and all contributions!

https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1642/18-giving/form.aspx?sid=1642&gid=2&pgid=399&cid=1042&bledit=1&dids=67&appealcode=gogreen

11/16/2024

Weatherization volunteers getting ready to head out and help Albany folks stay warm this winter! Thanks, Love Your Block for organizing.

10/11/2024

Under the mentorship of UAlbany’s David Lawrence and David Carpenter, PhD student Sarah Otaru is examining the impact of environmental contaminants on health.

09/22/2024

Science on Tap at Brown's Brewing Company (Troy) with guest speaker Matt Bellis, PhD from Siena College.

09/15/2024

The AASHE Sustainable Campus Index is out now! UAlbany has been ranked #9 in the building category based on the STARS ranking system.

Review Sustainable Campus Index publications, released annually by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education.

06/14/2024

This month the conversation leader is YOU!

We are gathering at Skinny Pancake to review the past season, talk about summer plans and make plans for the next season's meetings. We talked about food, highways and urban connections, geothermal wells and heat pumps, weatherization, the path of a sustainability advocate in ecologic, energy policy in government, and coming legislation. We have had conversation leaders from many walks of life and now it's time to hear from you!

What did we do right? What didn't we do right? What would you like to explore moving ahead?

We would love to hear your thoughts over a free beer and a fresh crepe!

Let's get together at Skinny Pancake on North Pearl Street in Downtown Albany from 5:30 until 7:30 on June 18th!

Let us know youre coming!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/green-drinks-albany-june-member-meeting-tickets-925602611327?aff=oddtdtcreator

See you there!

James and Alex

05/30/2024

Check out this great article about Lindsay Solomon. In addition to her work at SUNY central, Lindsay serves as our Eco-Rep coordinator

Meet Lindsay Solomon, a University at Albany, SUNY environmental science student leading the charge for a greener future at ! 🌱♻️

Read her inspiring journey and how she's shaping : https://blog.suny.edu/43327/building-a-greener-future-at-suny-meet-lindsay-solomon/

04/03/2024

03/22/2024

The City of Albany, NY, is thrilled to announce that our community is one of the selected 24 cities to participate in the Cities Forward program, a collaborative initiative between the U.S. Department of State, ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability, Resilient Cities Catalyst, and the Institute of the Americas.

The partnership between Albany, NY, and Manaus, Brazil, represents a fusion of diverse cultures and expertise in the pursuit of sustainability. Together, we aim to exchange knowledge, implement innovative solutions, and foster lasting connections for the benefit of both cities and the broader global community. Through collaborative efforts, we aspire to create resilient and inclusive urban environments that reflect our shared commitment to a sustainable future. Link to learn more: https://tinyurl.com/5ch8f642

03/14/2024

Join Campus Race to Zero Waste on March 19 at 1pm EDT for a webinar to learn about the 2024 Call for Case Studies in Waste Minimization. Register for webinar at .https://support.nwf.org/page/55937/survey/1

All colleges and universities are invited to submit a case study, even if you are not participating in the 2024 competition. Winning case studies will be awarded in four areas: zero waste, waste diversion, education and awareness, and food waste reduction. Case studies are due by June 24, 2024 and winners will be announced in August 2024. All submitted case studies will be featured online. Learn more about the 2024 call for case studies (case study competition), https://campusracetozerowaste.org/resources/learn-from-your-peers/

www.CampusRacetoZeroWaste.org

03/04/2024

Join us on March 12 at 1pm Eastern for a webinar, "Working Toward Zero Waste" hosted by National Wildlife Federation partner, Rubicon. Register at https://support.nwf.org/page/58068/survey/1.

Many organizations are making “zero waste” commitments. But what does that mean exactly? And how does one move from strategy to zero waste success? In this webinar, Rubicon will provide background on the “zero waste” movement and delve into strategies for implementation and assessment. Whether you work for an organization that is rethinking its waste or already committed to landfill diversion, or whether you are just curious about the “zero waste” innovations that are shaping the future of sustainability, this webinar will offer much food for thought. The team will also explore some topics that are specific to campuses, such as reusables and closed loop waste solutions.