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The Sustainability Hub

What's Happening in Binghamton?

Read up on local Sustainability News by clicking on the link!

The Events Calendar on the homepage of this guide shows features events that are happening off campus in the local Binghamton area!

Below are some more of the sustainability activities occurring off campus, including sustainability organizations and resources!

Broome County Climate Smart Communities
Broome County Eco Center: Building Materials Reuse
Broome County Environmental Management Council
A citizen advisory group to County government on local environmental matters.
Broome County Hazardous Waste & Electronics Recycling Drop Off Dates
Broome County Recycling
Climate Portal of the Capital Region of NYS
Provides quick and easy access to information about climate groups in the Capital Region of New York State. Also lists resources to can get involved in the effort to reverse global warming.
Climate Smart Communities - NY
A program that helps local governments take action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to a changing climate. The program offers free technical assistance, grants, and rebates for electric vehicles.
Extended Producer Responsibility Act
Click to see the progress of the senate establishing the Extended Producer Responsibility Act!
New York's Food Donation and Food Scraps Recycling Law
New York Public Interest Research Group - Scorecard on New York’s Progress Toward Its Climate Goals
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC)
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)
Read about energy sustainability news and development on the NYSERDA website!

GreenNY Council Lunchtime Learning
A series of webinars to give you simple tips and tricks to make a difference and save money! Topics will be presented by issue experts and cover the basics, such as recycling, composting, and energy efficiency, as well as topics that you may have heard about recently in the news, such as reducing single-use plastic waste. We’ll break it down and make it easy for you to make a difference. Webinars will take place on the second Tuesday of the month at Noon.
VINES' Green Thumb Workshops
An educational series for community members to learn about a variety of gardening and culinary topics through hands-on workshops and related activities.