Living "Green" at NYU School of Law

New York University School of Law and the Department of Residence Services are committed to responsible environmental stewardship.  Please take a moment to review the tips and information located on this Web site and check back for monthly "Green" Living Tips.

Residence Services Green Initiatives                                                                      Along with recycling, conservation, and reuse programs, the Department of Residence Services has also taken on other Green initiatives.

Re-Lamping
Light bulbs in all apartments and common areas have been replaced with energy efficient mini-spiral fluorescent bulbs.                      

• 240 Mercer Street: Bathroom & kitchen common area bulbs
• 110 West 3rd Street: Bedroom, kitchen/common area, and bathroom bulbs
• Bathrooms received a 60-watt equivalent bulb and other areas will receive a 100-watt equivalent bulb.                                                                                                                                                        • Motion sensors placed in common areas (bathrooms, computer rooms, laundry rooms, etc.)

Laundry
High efficiency front-loading clothes washers in laundry rooms.

Computer Labs
•  All of the printers, and computers' default settings, are set to duplex.
•  The computers and monitors are set to shut off the hard disk after 30 minutes.

Hot Water Heating Equipment
High efficiency hot water heating equipment in Mercer and D’Agostino Hall (instantaneous heat exchangers).

Appliances
Purchase of energy efficient G.E. appliances for all kitchens.

Flooring
Purchase of recycled carpeting.

Fertilizer
Organic fertilizers (Hollytone) and organic spikes for trees (made of nitrogen, phosphates and pot ash).

Irrigation
Terrace planters use drip-type irrigation systems and water timers.

Green Chemical Substitution (Cleaners, etc.)                                                                   Please contact the Office of Facilities Services if you would like further information about the green chemical substitution.