College students are always looking for ways to change the world. One of the best ways to “change the world” is to work on changing the planet. Within the university campus there are lots of opportunities for “being green.”
Here are a few suggestions to make your dorm more eco-friendly:
1. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: How much paper comes out of the printers at your school’s computer room every day? Take the paper you use and drop it in the recycle bin – not in the garbage. In your dorm, recycle plastic, newspaper, glass and cans, as well as paper. If your campus doesn’t have a recycling program – start one!
2. Change the Light: Is your dorm lit by an old incandescent bulb or with a fluorescent light bulb? If you don’t know, ask. And if fluorescent is not the answer you get then request a changeover.
3. Turn it Off: Look around your dorm room. There’s the Ipod, BlackBerry, laptop, shaver, TV… When you’re not using them, turn them off. And remember to turn off the water when you’re not using it too.
Remember! You can make your dorm, your campus – and our planet – a greener, better place for all of us to live.
About Tiffany Brand
Tiffany Brand has a passion for fashion, and has over a decade of experience writing for beauty and fashion magazines. A licensed cosmetician with four children, Tiffany loves to share her insights with fellow mothers. Contact Tiffany at tiffany[at]sunstoneonline.com
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