EARTHLUST

As an organization, it is important that we set a good example in living sustainably! At a recent meeting, we brainstormed ideas for staying green at school. Here are some ideas that Earthlust members had:

• Don’t use unnecessary trays/glasses/cutlery in the dining hall
• Use drying racks/clotheslines when doing your laundry
• Pick up litter around campus
• Use opportunities to tell people what you’re doing, and teach them how to be green, too!
• Turn off lights when not in use
• Use re-usable water bottles/coffee mugs
• Bring a mug for the peg board at Sharples
• Unplug “vampire” electronics when not in use
• Eat less meat, and take only what you’ll eat in the dining hall- don’t waste food!
• Take the elevator instead of the stairs
• Take shorter showers
• Use eco-friendly products,
• Study in public spaces to avoid turning on extra lights
• Communicate with workbox when you notice problems that waste energy
• Use recycled paper
• Bring your own cups to parties (Solo cups aren’t recyclable!)
• Buy less “stuff” when possible- reduce your consumption!

Have another tip to stay sustainable? E-mail kcushma1@swarthmore.edu and we’ll add it to the list!