Maintain healthy air quality by opening windows and avoiding harsh chemicals indoors
Switching to green cleaning products reduces this pollution, as well as being better for the health of you, your roommates, and your pets.
At Home
Air conditioning units are often the biggest energy wasters in a home. Fans are a much more sustainable way to keep cool during Colorado’s summer months.
Rearrange your furniture so that nothing is blocking vents.
Limit the use of a wood-burning stove or fireplace unless it’s too cold inside for comfort.
In the Office
Choose electronics for around the workplace that are recommended by EPA.
Make the switch to recycled paper, print double sided, and ensure that every sheet you use ends up in the recycle instead of the landfill.
Using electronic filing systems and records can help your workplace cut down on the use of paper.
What is CU doing?
CU Boulder has 28 LEED certified Green Buildings located across campus, including 11 buildings that are certified LEED Platinum, the highest certification a sustainable building can recieve.
All restrooms on campus are stocked with 100% recycled paper, and CU departments are required to purchase minimum 30% recycled content paper from the CU Marketplace. Since 1994, CU has purchased more recycled paper than non-recycled paper.
