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Sustainability, Circular Design and Climate Change: Collective Action and Ideation

As part of the Design Lab @ NYU MakerSpace focus on sustainability, circular design and climate change, we would like to share with you two exciting upcoming events: March for Science NYC and Earth Day Initiative are hosting a virtual day of action on April 19th from 4-10pm on Facebook LIVE. There will be speakers and exhibitors discussing how healthcare, food, and mental health relate to climate change and what are some of the solutions…
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Design Week is February 10-14 and will focus around design, sustainability, and the circular economy

2020 Design Week Overview

On February 10-14, the Design Lab @ NYU MakerSpace hosted their annual Design Week focusing on Sustainability, Design and the Circular Economy. Through a documentary screening, interesting workshops, and a panel with leading experts from fashion, design, and local urban farming, participants were able to explore ways to reduce waste, re-use materials and embrace a circular design mindset. Here’s an overview of the exciting Design Week. Movie Screening of Tomorrow, 02/10: This documentary was truly eye opening and emphasized on…
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Are you an NYU undergraduate student who wants to change the world?

Do you have a social venture idea that will create positive change in the world? The NYU Changemaker Challenge (CmC) is an opportunity for NYU undergraduate students to fulfill their visions of sustainable and scalable social change.  Through a comprehensive array of workshops and resources, students establish non-profits, for-profits or hybrid organizations that bring about positive social impact in communities across the country and around the world. Selected teams are awarded $1,000 seed grants, and…
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