Interested in Living a More Sustainable Life? Consider becoming a member of The Growing Green Co-op! Member benefits include participation in a state-wide delivery of sustainable goods - biofuels, local produce, organic bulk foods, raw food to go boxes, toxic free house cleaning products, organic linens, eco-friendly body care lines and other "green" products/services will be delivered to co-op members state-wide starting this July that will grow our local economy.
BACK TO SCHOOL GREEN TIPS America's campuses are greener than ever, in large part due to the dedicated efforts of concerned students. Click here for a recent Newsweek story on the "Green Campus."
Back in June, 284 university presidents representing some of the nation's finest schools announced an agreement pledging to make their campuses "carbon neutral." To date, there are 347 signatories to the President's Climate Commitment.
In that spirit, here are a few green tips for students returning to schools:
Buy only energy-efficient refrigerators for your dorm room. Work with school administrators to increase energy efficiency on campus. Use compact fluorescent bulbs instead of less efficient standard bulbs. Take advantage of class offerings to learn more about the science of the environment, sustainability and renewable energy. Organize an environmental group on campus. Bike or walk as much as possible instead of driving. Choose to reuse. Reuse file folders, paper clips, elastic bands, and binders. Make notes on scraps of paper. Turn off your computer and other applicances and unplug them when not in use.
