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Sustainability Tips

Energy

  • Turn off lights when not in use and unplug unused appliances
  • Turn your mini-fridge thermostat up to 38°F (level 3) which keeps your food nice and fresh, and saves energy
  • Use CFLs versus incandescent light bulbs (they use 75% less energy)

Water

  • Fill up your reusable water bottle at refill stations in the residence halls and all dining operations
  • Wash only full loads of laundry and use cold water
  • Turn off the water when brushing your teeth and consider taking shorter showers
  • Report water and energy waste (leaky faucets, etc.) through Fix It

Resources

  • Bring reusable bags when shopping locally and avoid plastic disposable bags whenever possible 
  • Avoid purchasing products with excessive or unsustainable packaging
  • Purchase items that are reusable or repurposed, and donate unwanted items to thrift stores and community assistance partners to minimize items going into landfills
  • Visit the Environmental Center's website for tons more tips and information

Food

  • Bring your own travel mug or water bottle for your beverages in the dining centers and grab-n-gos
  • When visiting the Alferd Packer Grill at the UMC, use the available reusable to-go containers and bring a reusable bag for your food
  • In the dining centers, use only the plates, cups, and utensils you need—that cuts down on water usage in the dish room
  • Recycle. It's easy–there are recycling receptacles all over campus and Boulder! Check out the ECenter's recycling webpage

Landfill

  • Bring your own travel mug or water bottle for your beverages in the dining centers and grab-n-gos
  • When visiting the Alferd Packer Grill at the UMC, use the available reusable to-go containers and bring a reusable bag for your food
  • In the dining centers, use only the plates, cups, and utensils you need—that cuts down on water usage in the dish room
  • Recycle. It's easy–there are recycling receptacles all over campus and Boulder! Check out the ECenter's recycling webpage

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