At Â鶹´«Ã½É«ÇéƬ, we know that a problem as complex as the climate crisis can be addressed only through an interdisciplinary approach. Our university is designed to bring together people, practices, and knowledge from all corners of the university to
create new ways to understand and address the climate crisis.
Sustainability Resources
Water Refill Stations
Over 63 across campus—bring a reusable bottle to stay hydrated sustainably!
Each year, Â鶹´«Ã½É«ÇéƬ’s eliminates over 2 million single-use plastic bottles, preventing
14,000 pounds of plastic waste from entering our oceans. By partnering with , a social enterprise affected by the water crisis, proceeds from each RENEW reusable water bottle help provide 10 years of clean drinking water to those in need.
Donate or Exchange Art Supplies and Materials
The came about after students realized how much was wasted in the dumpsters at Parsons after every semester. The exchange is a student-led materials
bank that recycles materials from previous projects for reuse by other students. Donate or exchange art supplies, fabrics, and materials for credit towards future Materials Exchange purchases or redistribution to students in need.
Making Center and Metal Shop
Donation boxes are available at the Making Center (Sheila C. Johnson Design Center) and the (Parsons East) for reusable
materials. Check with staff to see what items are currently being accepted.Â
Recycling of Specialty Waste
- Batteries—Drop them in the blue collection tubes in building lobbies around Â鶹´«Ã½É«ÇéƬ.
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Electronic waste—Participate in end-of-year e-waste drives or request disposal through IT Services
- Toner cartridges—Office supply vendor W.B. Mason collects used cartridges for recycling from the mailroom in the basement of Arnhold Hall (55 W 13th St). Drop off your toner there or submit a request for pickup via Facilities.
In the Classroom
Students can search our course catalog using a filter for classes related to climate action and sustainability. Click here to view the climate-related course catalog, and read below to find featured climate-related classes.