At Hunter College, students tackle garbage — and a new way of shaping policy
Students at Hunter College participated in a citizens assembly to address waste reduction, researching and proposing seven strategies to minimize trash sent to landfills. The initiative, part of the CUNY Climate Assembly Project, involved randomly selected undergraduates who collaborated over two months to develop recommendations. The college leadership has committed to reviewing the group’s findings, supporting a more inclusive approach to decision-making. The project reflects a growing use of democratic assemblies in shaping policy and community action.
Hunter College students formed a citizens assembly to help reduce the college’s daily trash output, researching and proposing seven actions to cut waste.
This approach gives students a direct role in shaping policy, using a democratic method that could inspire similar efforts in other communities.
It highlights how young people can drive meaningful change through collaboration and inclusive decision-making, offering a hopeful model for real-world problem-solving.
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