Sustainability
Earth Month 2019
It's finally here! Brooklyn College students, faculty, and staff are invited to show off the college's commitment to sustainability and protecting the environment by participating in Earth Month–related events throughout April, including our free screening of Paris to Pittsburgh on April 2 and our Sustainability Fair on April 9.
2018–19 Farm Share
Corbin Hill Food Project and Brooklyn College: Flexible, Affordable, Convenient
The Brooklyn College farm share is here; distribution happens every Wednesday. Sign up today!
All shares include six to eight vegetables and one fruit. Popular add-ons include organic eggs, flour, and the winter fruit share. New 2019 add-ons include yogurt, cheese, and juice.
Share Prices
- Regular Share: $15 / week
- All forms of payment are accepted.
- Make your payment a week prior to the distribution date.
Pickup
Wednesdays, 2:30–5 p.m., Cafeteria, Boylan Hall
Sign Up
More Information
- P: 718.951.5400
- E: sustainability@brooklyn.cuny.edu
- Flyer (pdf)
The mission of Brooklyn College's sustainability initiative is to create an overarching culture of sustainability throughout the entire campus community by raising awareness of, engagement in and commitment to reducing our carbon footprint through campus-based education, research, operations, community-based collaboration, and service. Our sustainability planning will take special recognition of the constraints, opportunities, and responsibilities attendant with our urban location in one of the most densely populated cities in the United States.
To advance this mission, in 2010 the college convened the Brooklyn College Sustainability Council and the Provost's Task Force on City-Based and Sustainability Education to evaluate sustainability on campus and make recommendations for improvements in seven pillar areas:
- Waste Management and Recycling
- Water
- Energy
- Procurement
- Food and Nutrition
- Transportation
- Outreach and Education
Goals for advancement in each of these areas are included in Brooklyn College's 10-Year Sustainability Plan.
This plan guides the college's green initiatives, in conjunction with the CUNY Sustainability Initiative and PlaNYC and in partnership with businesses, government, regional and citywide organizations.
