No Impact Week is a one-week experiment that allows participants to experience the difference lowering their impact can have on themselves and the world.
A week-long carbon cleanse, inspired by the work of sustainability pioneer Colin "No Impact Man" Beavan. This one-week experiment that allows participants to experience the difference lowering their impact can have on their quality of life, their community, and their planet. The No Impact experience is about discovering how living a more environmentally conscious lifestyle can increase personal fu
11/24/2014
She Hasn’t Made Any Trash In 2 Years. This Is What Her Life Is Like What if you could live without producing any trash? Would you do it? At first you might think this is impossible or very hard, and it may very well be depending on your life situation. But one inspiring girl is not only doing this, but sharing how we can all try doing the same thing […]
04/15/2014
Thank you for participating in the New School's first ever Week of No Impact! It's been a wonderful journey!
Congratulations to WHITNEY NEWTON of Kerrey Hall for winning a bicycle from Recycle-A-Bicycle!!!
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04/13/2014
HI EVERYONE!
This is Elmar, RA from Kerrey Hall.
Yesterday's civic engagement/volunteer program with NYC Cares went beautifully. Thank you to all those who came out and gave back to the community. Photos to come soon!
Today is the Eco-Sabbath. Join us in half an hour in front of Kerrey Hall to walk across the Brooklyn Bridge to take part in our celebration picnic! If you don't want to make the trek, meet us at 2:00 PM at the park instead.
There, we will be drawing the winners for the bicycle and Trader Joe's gift cards! Food will be provided! Hope to see you there :)
04/11/2014
This is Morgan, from 13th Street!
Today's theme is WATER!
Did you know? The New York City water supply system leaks 36 million gallons per day?! Visit this website to calculate your water footprint: http://www.gracelinks.org/1408/water-footprint-calculator.
Check out my vlog for more information, and remember to attend tonight's main program at 13th Street: Water, Water Everywhere at 8:00 PM to enter your name in our raffle in hopes of winning a bike and Trader Joe's gift cards!
Today's Facebook Challenge: Post a comment of a photo of you turning off that faucet! Good luck!
Week of No Impact Day 6: WATER New School RA Morgan, walks you through the daily challenge and explains how to reduce your water foot print. Music: "Naturally Smooth" by Alex Gross (http:/...
04/10/2014
Ten Surprising Facts About the Energy We Use - Chelsea Green : Chelsea Green The days of cheap oil energy have come to an end. What once was simple and cheap (i.e. driving to vacation) has become difficult and expensive (i.e. …driving to vacation). The skyrocketing cost (and limited supply) of energy has forced us to re-examine the energy we use in our daily lives. Below....
04/10/2014
This is Jake RA from Loeb Hall.
Today's theme is ENERGY.
The daily Facebook Challenge is take a picture of yourself unplugging a device or appliance you would typically be using. Post the picture to our wall and you'll receive a raffle ticket for chance to win cool, like that bike and Trader Joe's gift cards!
Week of No Impact Day 5: ENERGY New School RA Jake, walks you through the daily challenge of reducing your energy consumption! Music: "Naturally Smooth" by Alex Gross (http://www.studio11ch...
04/10/2014
Hey folks! It has been confirmed that this Saturday's Civic Engagement Volunteer Opportunity with NYC Cares will be Gardening! One spot just opened up! Come join us...Lunch is provided for by the New School, and give back to the community :)
Email Elmar at [email protected] to secure your spot and earn another raffle ticket to win that bicycle and Trader Joe's gift cards!
04/10/2014
04/09/2014
This is Emily, RA from 20th Street!
Today's theme is FOOD!
Are you conscious of how sustainable the food you purchase and consume is? It can be difficult when foods don't have labels of origin, or when eating out at restaurants. Make sure to always ask, and reduce your carbon consumption.
Check out the link below for tips and tricks for adapting a more sustainable eating lifestyle:
Today's Facebook Challenge:
Pack a lunch today, and post a comment below with a photo of your meal to enter in our raffle for a bicycle and Trader Joe's gift cards. Remember, you can enter in the raffle multiple times to increase your chances of winning!
And remember to attend today's main program:
Slow Food Family-Style Meal and Indoor Gardening with a Horticulturalist from Central Park, at the 20th Street Residence Hall's back patio @ 6:00 PM!
Kelsey Salyer will also be hosting a Compost Jewelry making program in the University Center's cafeteria @ 9:30 PM. Attending any of these programs will earn you an extra raffle ticket. Good luck!
Do You Have to Eat 100% Local, Sustainable, and Organic? When you think about making a switch to a local, sustainable, organic diet, does it seem overwhelming? Well, don't worry! We will help you find answers that work for your family and lifestyle.
04/08/2014
This is Scott, RA from Kerrey Hall @ the University Center!
Today's theme is TRANSPORTATION!
Watch the vlog now!
Today's Facebook Challenge:
Post a comment below with a photo of a set of stairs you take today in lieu of the elevator to be entered in our raffle to win that bicycle and Trader Joe's gift cards!
Don't forget to attend today's main program:
No Impact NYC, Group Bike Ride
Meeting in the lobby of the University Center @ 4:00 PM.
Rentals are free and will be paid for by the New School,
or you are more than welcome to bring your own bike!
Coming to the program automatically enters you in our raffle as well! See you there :)