Conservation Tips

Tips You Can use to Improve the Environment and help your Residence Hall Win the Ecolympics!

Conserve Energy

• Turn off lights and appliances when not in use.
• Keep heat at an efficient setting.
• Keep shades open during sunny days, closed at night.
• Wear more clothes.
• Use less hot water.
• Wash clothes in cold water as much as possible.
• Keep refrigerator at 38-40 degrees Fahrenheit.

Conserve Water

• Take quick 5-minute showers.
• Avoid wasting beverages in the cafeteria.
• Don't let the water run while brushing your teeth.

Reduce Waste

• Avoid products with unnecessary packaging.
• Use reusable containers.
• Bring your own bag or backpack when shopping.
• Buy recycled products.
• Avoid disposable plates, cups, bowls, utensils; carry your own.
• Proofread and spellcheck before printing.
• Reuse: bags, glass and plastic containers.
• Donate unwanted materials.
• Recycle!

Links to more information:

Energy Management

UM Guide to Green Computing (53.2Kb)

UM Guide to Conservation (78Kb)

UM Guide to Energy Efficient Lighting (102.1Kb)

Please direct questions and comments to Recycling (get address) (38.107.191.115).

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