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NY Sun Works | Greater Good
In this episode of Sustainability Matters, we shine a light on NY Sun Works, a nonprofit organization transforming the way science and sustainability are taught in urban schools. Mariève Amy sits down with Manuela Zamora, Executive Director of NY Sun Works, to explore how the organization brings hydroponic farming into New York City classrooms—empowering students to grow food, understand climate challenges, and become environmental stewards from a young age.
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Tape Date: 10/15/2024 First Air Date: 06/17/2025
Greater Good is a CUNY TV Digital Series that profiles individuals and organizations dedicated to worthwhile causes. Our guests found purpose in helping others and, with their work and passion, they better their communities and the world where we live. The series aims to highlight leaders of positive change, to learn about the issues they tackle, and to spread awareness and inspire us all to do what we can for the greater good.
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Cafeteria Culture | CUNY TV Digital Series: Greater Good
Welcome to Greater Good. Today, we’re spotlighting a truly inspiring organization that combines environmental education, civic engagement, and hands-on learning to create real, tangible change: Cafeteria Culture.
From reducing single-use plastics in cafeterias to creative, arts-based projects that educate and inspire, Cafeteria Culture is showing us how environmental action starts at the local level—and in the hands of our future generations.
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Guest List:
Rhonda Keyser, Program and Policy Director, Cafeteria Culture
Atsuko Quirk, Executive Director, Cafeteria Culture
Tape Date: 12/06/2022 First Air Date: 12/04/2024
Greater Good is a CUNY TV Digital Series that profiles individuals and organizations dedicated to worthwhile causes. Our guests found purpose in helping others and, with their work and passion, they better their communities and the world where we live. The series aims to highlight leaders of positive change, to learn about the issues they tackle, and to spread awareness and inspire us all to do what we can for the greater good.
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Rethink Food | Greater Good
In this episode of Greater Good, we feature an organization called 'Rethink Food,' a nonprofit that aims to reduce food insecurity by redirecting excess food from restaurants and food businesses to communities in need.
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Tape Date: 02/12/2024 First Air Date: 06/28/2024
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About This Show
Greater Good spotlights individuals and organizations dedicated to creating meaningful change. Produced by Mariève Amy, each episode features inspiring stories of people who have found purpose in helping others, channeling their passion and dedication to uplift their communities and the world we share. Through these powerful narratives, Greater Good raises awareness, celebrates leadership in action, and demonstrates that solutions for positive change are within reach.
Meet the Producer

Marieve Amy
Producer

