Sustainability Advocate Resources
SAP Handbook
This Handbook was developed for Sustainability Advocates as a guide to "greening" NYU administrative areas and offices. It's a great (and evolving) resource for energy conservation, recycling, purchasing and other areas of concern on campus. Updated Oct. 2008.
SAP Presentation Template and Slides: PPT | PDF
This is a readymade, content-rich presentation template, adaptable by Advocates that wish to speak about sustainability issues as they pertain to the office (and beyond) during a meeting or event. Also useful as a way of educating supervisors, colleagues and others. Adapt these slides to your own use!
SAP Tips on Effective Presentations
This powerpoint contains techniques to help you deliver a presentation more effectively and feel more confident while doing so.
SAP Main Presentation: PPT | PDF | HTML [IE only]
This presentation offers an overview of the Sustainability Advocate Program and Advocate responsibilites, as well as current NYU Sustainability initiatives.
SAP Energy Presentation: PPT | PDF | HTML [IE only]
These slides detail NYU's energy use and environmental impacts, and the steps staff can take towards significant efficiency and conservation improvements in offices.
SAP Communication Skills Presentation
These slides were developed by Sharon Chavez of HR to help Advocates overcome communication barriers when talking to colleagues about sustainability.
Office Closing Energy Checklist
This one-page customizable sheet can help you or your colleagues ensure that you are conserving energy in NYU offices when you wrap up for the day.
Recycling at NYU Flier
This flier includes information about what can and can not be recycled at NYU, as well as background and contact information about the NYU Recycling Department.
Some Benefits of Recycled Paper and Toner
Scott Lewis of the Purchasing Department compiled this fact sheet that explains the benefits of recyced toner and paper.
TGI NYU Recycled Paper Letter
This letter from the president of TGI affirms that quality of 30% recycled paper.
Sustainability Advocate Program Newsletters
Newsletter 1
The first newsletter for Advocates focuses on water sustainability, including facts and tips to help you make your office more water-friendly.
Newsletter 2
This newsletter is devoted to computer purchasing, efficiency, disposal, and other important electronics information.
Newsletter 3
The third issue of Advocate newsletters covers NYU and Climate Change. It also has other useful tips and information.
Newsletter 4
This newsletter details paper purchasing and use at NYU. You will also find a summer ACTION.
Newsletter 5
This newsletter covers water filtration at NYU as well as the fall action items.