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Sustainability Tips

Sustainability Tips

To be more sustainable, focus on reducing consumption, using less energy, eating smart, and minimizing waste by choosing reusable items, walking or biking for short trips, eating local/plant-based, recycling/composting, ditching fast fashion, and conserving energy on campus like your office, classrooms, residence hall and dining facilities all while supporting eco-friendly practices in daily life.

10 Ways to Be More Sustainable:

  1. Reduce & Reuse: Avoid single-use plastics, carry reusable bags and bottles, and choose products with minimal packaging.
  2. Energy Efficiency at Home: Turn off lights, unplug devices, use LED bulbs, and set thermostats wisely.
  3. Sustainable Transport: Walk, bike, use public transport, or carpool for short distances to cut emissions.
  4. Eat Sustainably: Prioritize plant-based meals, choose local and seasonal foods, and reduce food waste by planning meals.
  5. Recycle & Compost: Properly sort recyclables and compost organic waste to create nutrient-rich soil.
  6. Rethink Fashion: Buy less, shop secondhand, care for your clothes, and avoid "fast fashion".
  7. Conserve Water: Take shorter showers and fix leaks to reduce water consumption.
  8. Choose Green Energy: Switch to renewable energy suppliers for your home if possible.
  9. Grow Your Own: Plant a garden to reduce food miles and avoid pesticides.
  10. Support Sustainable Businesses: Choose companies committed to fair trade and environmentally friendly practices.