It's hard enough to be a student. It's expensive enough. >> NYU's new pilot program, Swap Shop, helps students save money and the planet.>> We've collected items from students who have moved out and from other locations. And then when students move in, instead of buying new stuff, they can get gently used stuff that's ready for use in their dorm room or apartment right here for free. >> Throughout the spring and summer, students NYU's Office of Sustainability and Facilities gathered roughly 5,000 items.Ever ...

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Environmental Impact of Basketball Waste - The industry produces 40 to 50 million basketballs annually, enough to fill an auditorium 10 times over [2] - A staggering 95% of basketballs end up in landfills or are burned [2] - Discarded basketballs decompose into toxic microplastics, polluting soil, water, and air [3] Consumer Behavior and Waste Generation - A survey at YCIS indicates the average student owns almost two basketballs, with some owning six or more [4] - This consumption pattern contributes to a global waste problem [4] Proposed Solutions for Sustainability - Encourage consumers to extend the lifespan of their basketballs [6] - Promote repairing damaged basketballs instead of discarding them [6] - Support recycling or donation programs, such as Wilson's Rebound, to repurpose old basketballs [6] - Advocate for reduced consumption of new basketballs [6]