Author: GreenHomeNYC Forums

  • Monthly Forum: Green Catwalk

    GreenHomeNYC is kicking off 2023 with our annual Green Catwalk forum featuring an eclectic lineup of professionals. This is a great opportunity to learn about new technologies, innovations, and policies happening in the New York City environmental sustainability and green infrastructure sphere. Our panel speakers will talk about recent projects and share their insights into…

  • Monthly Forum: Dirty Energy Around the World

    With the international emphasis on electrification, we must focus on the amount of electricity that is being generated by renewables rather than carbon based fuels. In all but one state in the US (and in much of the EU), there are not as many renewables as hoped in the energy mix. (Watch the recording of…

  • Monthly Forum: The Future of NYC’s Streetscape

    With the mayoral elections coming up and a multi-billion dollar federal infrastructure funding on the horizon, 2021 is a pivotal year in NYC. There is a lot of potential for real change on the Streets of New York. There has been significant progression in making our streets more equitable and sustainable over the last year,…

  • Monthly Forum: How Has COVID-19 Impacted Energy Use?

    When COVID-19 hit, the virus not only infected bodies, but also homes. Our kitchens, bedrooms, even bathrooms became office spaces as people had to suddenly cram both work and leisure into the same place. This change drastically altered the distribution of energy usage across the city (and the world) as office buildings emptied and people…

  • Monthly Forum – Climate Action Movements

    Just two months after the U.S. formally withdrew from the Paris Agreement, President Biden re-joined and subsequently unveiled an ambitious climate change mitigation plan. This stark political u-turn was partially made possible by pressure from climate action movements.   Climate action movements both old and new have been organizing for years to elect progressive candidates,…

  • Monthly Forum: Sustainability in the 2020 Election Cycle (Virtual Edition)

        In these tumultuous times, State and Local governments matter more than ever, and your vote is critical for overcoming the challenges of climate change and environmental injustice.   Which candidates have strong pro-environment voting records? What policies will address the pressing needs of our most affected communities?   This special GreenHomeNYC Forum will help…

  • GreenHomeNYC Forums Catwalk: The Bridge to a Sustainable City

    GreenHomeNYC Forums Catwalk: The Bridge to a Sustainable City   By Melanie Mason   To kick off 2020, GreenhomeNYC hosted the annual Green Catwalk, where we heard from a diverse group of speakers on their roles in the sustainability sphere. From pre-war buildings to glass skyscrapers to electric cars and charging stations, the speakers brought…

  • Monthly Forum: Sustainable Food Trends

      What’s new in food? How can we create a more sustainable food ecosystem that addresses the environmental, social, and financial realities of the impact of food on our environment? Come join GreenHomeNYC on Wednesday, February 19th, for the February forum, Sustainable Food Trends, where we’ll be exploring trends and innovations that are curbing food…

  • Monthly Forum: Green Catwalk 2020

    GreenHomeNYC Forums Planning Committee wishes you a Happy New Year!   Our first GreenhomeNYC forum for 2020 will be our annual Green Catwalk. There is a diverse lineup of speakers from various industries that will discuss new trends, technologies, innovations, and projects in the environmental sustainability sphere. Our speakers’ professions range from research coordinators, architects,…

  • Sustainable Fashion Panel: Fashion for the Future

      By Melanie Mason   In partnership with the NYC Fair Trade Coalition, GreenHomeNYC curated a multifaceted panel discussion on the challenges and progress in sustainable fashion, one of the most polluting industries in the world.   On Wednesday November 20th, our panelists discussed innovations that ranged from design to chemistry, from up-cycling to inclusivity.…