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August 25, 2025
Groundwater at Breaking Point in South Asia
An essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, published by Basis Point Insight.
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August 20, 2025
Goodbye, Goodbuy! builds a decade of sustainability habits
Since the start of the program, Goodbye, Goodbuy! has saved over 100 tons of goods from landfills. During the spring semester move-out, donated items are collected and stored to be offered at thrift store prices at the annual sale for incoming students in the fall.
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August 12, 2025
Recyclers Rejoice: AI Learns to See What’s Beneath the Seams
Sourcing Journal showcases RIT's new textile recycling system, which uses AI and robotics to disassemble and sort used clothing. (This content will require a subscription to view)
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August 8, 2025
Is making public transportation free a good idea?
An essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, published by Rochester Beacon.
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August 7, 2025
Why Corruption Makes Universal Basic Income Better Than Targeted Welfares
An essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, published by Basis Point Insight.
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July 29, 2025
New design platform allows engineers to think more sustainably
Engineers at Golisano Institute for Sustainability have developed a new software platform to help manufacturers design products that are easier to remanufacture. The tool, named PhoenixDFR, helps engineers think about sustainability earlier in the design process.
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July 29, 2025
The Economy Can’t Handle the Heat—or the Swings
An essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, published by Basis Point Insight.
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July 28, 2025
Drug pricing: What can the U.S. learn from other nations?
An essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, published by Rochester Business Journal.
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July 14, 2025
Curtailing trade hurts poor nations looking to adapt to climate change
An essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, published by Rochester Business Journal.
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July 14, 2025
Knowing English Greatly Helps One’s Employability in India
An essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, published by Basis Point Insight.
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July 3, 2025
RIT researchers develop AI-based textile recycling system
Resource Recycling discusses RIT's high-speed automated system that disassembles and recycles clothing.
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June 18, 2025
New RIT technologies help minimize global textile waste
A research team at Golisano Institute for Sustainability is developing a fully automated system to identify, sort, and disassemble garments at high speed and in high volume to address a critical global waste problem.