Office of Sustainability at Northeastern University

Have you heard of the updated Massachusetts waste disposal ban that went into effect on November 1? Swipe through to learn about what new items have been added to a growing list of materials currently banned from disposal in Massachusetts, and what Northeastern is doing to adapt to these changes (spoiler alert, we're already doing great work to be in compliance with the new restrictions!)
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With holiday shopping in full swing, we at the Hub would like to share these 26 sustainable shops where you can get green gifts! Each of the businesses on this list are either founded or owned by Northeastern alumni, students, parents, faculty, or staff, and are participating in a deal sponsored by Northeastern to give you 10% off your purchase with online code "Husky10"! Offer valid until 12/31. For more information and to find more local brands, visit the link in our bio!
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As winter break approaches and final exams start winding down, we at Northeastern's Planning, Real Estate, and Facilities (PREF) ask that you take the time to learn how to leave your dorm or workspace in the most energy-efficient and sustainable state possible while you're home enjoying time with family and friends. Swipe through to find some easy tasks to add to your winter break checklist so you can contribute to Northeastern's energy and carbon reduction goals. Read more at the link in our bio!
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We are hosting a student art competition to design an original piece that visualizes one of the themes of climate justice action! The winners of this competition will receive a cash prize, along with seeing their artwork added to the walls of the tunnel system under the Boston campus. This design can be open-ended but should revolve around the core goals of the Hub as listed below:
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1. Continue to advance campuses as models of sustainable, resilient, healthy, and inclusive communities
2. Contribute to a just and regenerative economy, both locally and globally
3. Collaborate with adjacent communities to contribute to equitable and sustainable neighborhood
4. Leverage research and academic strengths to advance just and equitable solutions to the climate crisis
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For more information, visit bit.ly/tunnelart or the link in our bio!
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Paid for by the Northeastern University Climate Justice and Sustainability Hub.

Happy Native American Heritage Month from the Climate Justice and Sustainability Hub! As November comes to a close, swipe through to learn some timeless ways to honor and celebrate the culture, traditions, history, and contributions of Native Americans.
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Feeling thirsty? If you’re not sipping from a reusable container, remember to recycle your single-use beverage containers properly! Make sure your plastic bottles are empty with the bottle cap on. You should remove and throw away the lids and straws of clear plastic cups. Metal cans can be placed in the recycling bin as normal!
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The Climate Justice and Sustainability Hub is hosting a student art competition to design an original piece that visualizes one of the themes of climate justice action! The winners of this competition will receive a cash prize, along with seeing their artwork added to the walls of the tunnel system under the Boston campus. This design can be open-ended but should revolve around the core goals of the Climate Justice and Sustainability Hub as listed below:
1. Continue to advance campuses as models of sustainable, resilient, healthy, and inclusive communities
2. Contribute to a just and regenerative economy, both locally and globally
3. Collaborate with adjacent communities to contribute to equitable and sustainable neighborhood
4. Leverage research and academic strengths to advance just and equitable solutions to the climate crisis
For more information, visit bit.ly/tunnelart or the link in our bio!
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Happy Recycling Month! Do you have cardboard shipping boxes that you have no use for anymore? Be sure to break and fold them down, removing any packaging materials. If you’re living in one of the dorms on campus, you can drop your folded cardboard boxes off in the trash room in the appropriate bin, separating the packaging materials like styrofoam and bubble wrap into the trash. Be sure to observe signage to properly get rid of your waste!
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🚨 NEW ROOM 🚨 Our monthly Student Sustainability Committee Meeting is coming up this Wednesday, November 16 from 5:00–6:00 p.m. in Curry Student Center, Room 348. Come to the meeting to hear all about progress being made with Northeastern's Institutional Master Plan. We'll see you there!
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When we talk about climate change, we often use abstract ideas like, "the planet is warming" or "rainfall is becoming more unpredictable." But, how do these changes impact the daily lives of ‘ordinary’ families across the world? ‘Everyday Stories of Climate Change’ is a graphic short story that will take you on a journey to Bangladesh, South Africa, Bolivia, Puerto Rico, and Barbuda to discover how families experience the impacts of climate change, and their strategies to adapt and recover. The stories are based on research by Adeeba Nuraina Risha (), Dr. Gemma Sou () and A/Prof Gina Ziervogel (). Read the full story, illustrated by , at the link in our bio!
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Join the Hub and Boston Green New Deal Coalition for an informative discussion on the progress towards Boston's Green New Deal, led by Oliver Sellers-Garcia, City of Boston's Green New Deal Director, Leah Bamberger, Executive Director of the Climate Justice and Sustainability Hub, and speakers from the community!
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