Where Change Begins

The data shows that plant-based meals emits 30-90% less greenhouse gasses than that of meat-based products, so why is it that college campuses aren't as vegan/vegetarian friendly? Listen as our Food Systems Student Assistant, Nicole, and two fellow vegan students at UB discuss the need for reformed campus food plans that include at least one plant-based item. 

Welcome to the second installation of One Minute Mondays! Today, we're showcasing the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals, a set of 17 international goals that are a "shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future."

New student series alert! Check back with us every week for a new One minute Monday, helping you grow your sustainability knowledge one Monday at a time.

Continuing with the trend of showcasing our student assistants, we're introducing Amy, our Sustainable Policy and Strategy Student Assistant! In this episode she discusses topics such as sustainable investment and shareholder engagement strategies for UB, as well as a general overview of her background and work at UB Sustainability.

We're back after a brief hiatus to welcome Nicole to the UB Sustainability team! Nicole is our Sustainable Food Systems Student Assistant and she's here to give her story on what sustainability means to her.

On this episode, Netra talks about pandemics that may develop. Are we prepared to handle another event? Tune in to see what experts are discussing.

On this episode, Allison discusses the measures you can take at home to become more energy efficient and live a more sustainable lifestyle.  We have a young new home owner as our special guest to discuss this topic. Links/facts mentioned in episode in order: https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/Residents-and-Homeowners?utm_source=google&utm_medium=search&utm_campaign=global&gclid=CjwKCAiA8Jf-BRB...

In this episode, Netra Mittal talks about businesses and sustainability— the balance and imbalance between them, what businesses are doing to help, and what they’re doing to make things worse.  Danielle Simmons, President of the Environmental Network club at UB, also joins her to discuss these issues.

In our sixth episode, Cam Hotto talks about about his role as a student assistant.

In our seventh episode, Netra Mittal talks about about her role as a student assistant.

In our fourth episode, Daniela Leon sits down with Melanie Monroy, to talk about Melanie's role as a Student Assistant and a Master of Urban Planning Student.

In our fifth episode, Doug Connard talks about about his role as a Graphic Design Student.

In our third episode, Syd sits down with Junyan Chen, a Studio Art student, to talk about her role as a UB Sustainability Student Assistant with Graphic Design. 

In our second episode, Syd sits down with Grace DeSantis, Masters of Urban Planning Student, to talk about her role as Zero Waste Student Assistant. 

UB Business Major and Senior Mike McDonald highlights how he sees the intersection between business & sustainability, and shares the work he's done while working as a Student Assistant at UB Sustainability.