RSSSustainability Tips
Plug all of your appliances into one power strip.
Take advantage of the outdoor adventure opportunities offered by the Rec Center...
It takes the same amount of energy to start your car back up as it does to leave it idling for ten seconds.
Purchasing durable items over disposable items will save you money long-term and will help conserve resources.
Several short trips taken from a cold start can use twice as much fuel as one trip covering the same distance when the engine is warm.
Because the lights are already on in these public study spaces, studying here uses less overall energy!
Arrange items in your refrigerator for quick removal and return to help reduce cooling costs.
Turn off your computer at night to conserve electricity.
Instead of riding the elevator, take the stairs to save energy and get some additional exercise in!
Look for pure food in its natural state, especially fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
Instead of brightly lighting an entire room, use task lighting to focus the light where you need it and save energy overall.
Save work to CD or thumb drive rather than printing everything out.
Keep tires properly inflated and replace clogged air filters to improve gas mileage by as much as 10 percent and protect your engine.
To find restaurants and stores near you that support the local sustainable food system, check out www.eatwellguide.org.
In the United States alone, 120 million cell phones are thrown away each year. Look for a place to recycle your cell phone!
Run the AC thermostat set on “AUTO”, never on FAN.
