Tech and Sustainability

Think Green About Your Tech
Join NYU's Sustainability Efforts

We love and rely on technology, but the tech we use, and the ways we use it, has an impact on our planet. The good news is that there are many ways you can use tech more sustainably. In support of NYU's 2040 Now initiative, check out these sustainable tech tips and learn what NYU and NYU IT are doing to help the University achieve its climate goals.

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Join NYU IT in supporting the 2040 Now initiative and NYU’s plan to be climate neutral by 2040. Use the resources on this site to check your tech and learn how you can help NYU reach its sustainability goals.

Here's How to Help

Reduce your digital storage

Spring is the perfect time to clean up your cloud storage and emails. Delete. Dedupe. Unsubscribe…but be sure to follow business policies and be thoughtful about shared docs.

Print only when necessary

If you don’t have to print a doc, don’t. If you must, use two-sided, B&W printing when you can. Learn more

Sign docs online

Use DocuSign to get and give certified electronic signatures

Use energy saving tips

Optimizing your device settings impacts how much energy is consumed across NYU. Every computer that’s left on overnight costs $50-100/year to power. There are thousands of computers on NYU’s campus, and shutting them off when you're not using them can save so much! Here are tips for greening your daily workflow.

Turn off monitors and other peripheral items (printers, etc.) when not in use
Computers and monitors should be set to sleep after 15 minutes of inactivity
Use smart power strips (when available) capable of automating efficient energy practices

Recycle tech equipment

Look for our bins to collect tech scraps and to donate reusable devices (but don’t mix them up!)