Green Tips for College Living

Boro-Wide Recycling Corp.

Maspeth, NY 718-416-1656

www.BoroWideRecycling.com

Are you a college student that's recently moved into their new dorm room? Whether it's your first time living away at school or your last, you probably know that getting settled in can take some time. For example, even though move in day has already come and gone, many students are still on the search for furnishings to put the final touches on the place they'll call home for the next year.

Even though your dorm room isn't your permanent residence, we recommend altering your habits and routines to practice a green, eco friendly, lifestyle in the same way that you would at home. See below for a few ways that you can start to go green in your dorm this semester:

• Now that it's getting cooler, use your windows or standing fans as alternatives to the air conditioner that might already be installed in your room.
• Rather than have your own, share your mini-fridge with your roommate. If you live in a suite with more than 2 people, consider one fridge for the common room.
• Work with your roommate(s) to keep all of your electronic devices in one area of the room. This way, you can use power strips to plug in all of your devices rather than use all of the outlets around the room.
• Before buying new furniture or decorations, check out local vintage stores to see if you can re use an item that someone else no longer needs.
• Instead of using air fresheners or other scented plug ins to keep your room fresh, open the windows or use a decorative plant to better the indoor air quality.

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