| Universities around the country are doing | | | | telling you to not overdo it. Generally, a lot of fast |
| everything they can to become a green campus. | | | | food and take out is eaten by college students, |
| From the 'Reduce, Reuse, Recycle' campaign to | | | | which means a lot of napkins get grabbed on the |
| using naturally fueled buses, being an eco friendly | | | | way out. Limit the amount you grab! |
| campus is not only the "in" thing, but the smart | | | | 5. Use compact fluorescent light bulbs |
| thing. | | | | This is a good bit of advice for those college |
| There are plenty of things that universities have | | | | students who are paying their own electric bills. |
| been doing, but there are also items that individual | | | | These bulbs might be slightly more expensive |
| students can do to make a green campus thrive | | | | than regular ones, but will decrease your energy |
| and support having an eco-lifestyle. Here are 10 | | | | intake, last longer and ultimately save you money. |
| environmentally friendly ideas for dorm rooms, | | | | These are good for dorms as well. Lamp light is a |
| apartments and campus life in general to make | | | | lot more pleasant and environmentally efficient |
| your campus a more eco friendly campus. | | | | than overhead dorm lighting. |
| 1. Recycle everything, especially paper! | | | | 6. Walk, bike, and limit the use of your car |
| The amount of paper a college student goes | | | | Most campuses, especially those that are trying |
| through per semester is insane; between class | | | | to become a more eco friendly campus, have |
| notes, scrap copies, term papers, student | | | | pretty good public transit. On top of that, almost |
| newspapers, graphs and pictures printed out plus | | | | all universities are pedestrian friendly. Walking or |
| countless other random items add up. We know | | | | biking will not only help make your campus a |
| that these things can't be avoided, but the way | | | | green university, but will help you avoid the |
| you handle the use of all the paper can really help | | | | freshman (or sophomore, or junior) 15. |
| create a better green campus. Look for recycling | | | | 7. Buy green |
| bins by garbage bins, dorms, restaurants and | | | | Buy recycled goods as much as possible. Paper, |
| classrooms. | | | | cleaning products and water are products that can |
| 2. Use your printer wisely | | | | be purchased as a recycled good. They're slightly |
| Teachers usually don't mind if they read papers | | | | more expensive than the normal products, but it's |
| that are printed using both sides of the paper. | | | | worth it to make a green campus. |
| This is a huge way to save on paper. Also, to | | | | 8. Use refillable binders instead of notebooks |
| save ink, use the low quality settings on items | | | | This is a simple way to save waste. Whenever |
| that don't need to look too nice or that are just | | | | the semester is done you can take out your |
| text. Lastly, think about what you're printing out. | | | | notes, staple and save, then use the binder for |
| If you can show someone the website on a | | | | the next semester. If you really want to take an |
| screen, do it. You don't need to print it out. | | | | extra step to make your campus greener, use |
| 3. Limit the use of disposable cups and plates | | | | your laptop to take notes at class. |
| Whether you're in a dorm or moving into your | | | | 9. Carry a water bottle |
| first off-campus apartment, the temptation to | | | | Not only will this save the environment by |
| buy disposable cups and plates is huge. However, | | | | decreasing the amount of plastic waste on your |
| this not only is bad for the environment, but it's | | | | campus, but will also help keep you hydrated and |
| bad for your student finances as well. Buy | | | | your metabolism high. A water bottle can be |
| cheaper plastic plates and cups; one package | | | | refilled at any water fountain and can easily be |
| usually has four sets which are generally enough | | | | drank in class or while riding a bike. |
| for one set of roommates. Wash these by hand | | | | 10. Buy used clothing |
| or throw them in the dish washer if you have | | | | Usually thought of as something to do to save |
| one (and remember to only run the washer when | | | | money, it is also good for the environment! |
| it is full to save water). | | | | Recycling clothes minimizes the use of resources |
| 4. Limit the use of paper napkins | | | | to make clothing and puts a dent in the problem |
| We're not telling you to eat cleaner, but we're | | | | of worldwide sweatshops. |