It's easy to forget how much water you're using in the Residence Halls. After a long day, one of the best feelings is to take a long hot shower. On days where you're in a hurry, you may forget to turn the water off while brushing your teeth. Or maybe you're constantly traveling back and forth from your room to the water fountain filling up your water bottles. The focus for … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Reduce Water Usage in the Residence Halls
Reducing your carbon footprint is a lot more than just buying locally and carpooling (though those do play a large part). It can be applied to everyday life in easier ways than you think! Here's a list of 10 ways you can reduce your carbon footprint! In the Car 1. Accelerating slowly, anticipating stops, and maintaining a steady speed can save more than a ton of CO2 per … [Read more...] about 10 Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
Living a plastic-free lifestyle in college may seem stressful at first. It involves a lot more than just tossing things in a recycling bin. But, there’s good news: at little to no cost, you can cut plastic out completely both in the dorms and on the go. Here are 10 easy tips to help you lead a healthier and more eco-friendly life throughout your college career! 1.) Give up … [Read more...] about 10 Ways to Reduce Plastic Waste in College
This is a guest post by Lonny Goldsmith, Content Development Specialist at Wheels for Wishes We live in a world where we want what we want, and we want it now. We're always on the go. Whether it's running to and from classes, going to the library, or heading to work, we move in fast-paced world where we are looking for the convenient option a lot of the … [Read more...] about Bottled Water Footprint