Green ideas for dorms?

I just found an article from the Utne Reader about environmental sustainability and the unique challenges apartment dwelling brings to the table. I know many of our students here have similar concerns about living in the dorms. We as a college community are working on ways we can address the sustainability of our campus and dorms, but what can you the students do on your individual level? I think the article about apartments has some good ideas that apply to dorm living too.

  • your choice of cleaing products (provided you ever clean that thing that is!)
  • use programmable and/or smart power strips
  • reduce the amount of meat and processed foods you eat in the cafeteria and in the dorms
  • use less hot water
  • turn lights and things off when you're not using them
  • join the 350 Green Campaign!
There's a LOT more where these ideas came from in the article itself. Check it out.

Are there things that you do in dorms or apartments that you would share with us?

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