Save Energy
- Use task lighting instead of overhead lighting in your office;
- Set your computer to sleep mode after five minutes and disable your screensaver as it does not use less energy;
- Turn off your computer when you leave campus as well as your monitor;
- Close blinds at night to help trap heated or cool air;
- Turn off the light every time you leave the room and hang up a little sign by the switch to remind you.
Save Water
- Turn off the water when soaking hands while washing;
- Seek out low flow flushing toilets;
- Report any leaks or drips on .
Reduce Waste
- Optimize your lunch to be Zero Waste by packing reusable containers instead of "disposable" baggies and pack your Sustainable ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ spork (or silverware) instead of using plastic tableware meant for the landfill;
- Use cloth napkins and hankies instead of paper napkins and tissues;
- Recycle your button batteries, toner cartridges and any e-waste;
- Make use of rechargeable batteries;
- Seek our recycling bins if there isn't one nearby and let us know if we need to install more.
Commute Smart
- If possible, walk, ride your bike or take the RTA to campus;
- Carpool with a neighbor, if you can;
- When driving to ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½, make the most of your car's fuel efficiency: avoid idling, park facing out and coast until you really need to break.