April is Earth Month! This is the perfect opportunity to consider our relationship with the environment and what we can do as individuals to make the world a greener place. We may sometimes think, 鈥淚鈥檓 only one person鈥擨 can鈥檛 make a difference.鈥 However, there are simple things every student can do to improve our campus, city and world.
Take Advantage of Public Transportation
Those of us who don鈥檛 have cars on campus may already be relying on public transportation or rideshare apps to get us where we need to go. However, as the weather gets warmer, there are even more sustainable ways to travel than hopping in an Uber. The can take you almost anywhere you need to go around 黑料不打烊, and if your destination is close enough, consider taking a Veo or walking.
Keep a Reusable Tote Bag With You
Many students around campus can be seen sporting tote bags, and for good reason. Not only are they stylish, but they鈥檙e also a great way to reduce plastic use. When you鈥檙e out shopping, especially grocery shopping, always carry a reusable bag with you to avoid having to receive plastic bags.
Go Thrifting When You Need New Clothes
Don鈥檛 rely on sketchy, unsustainable online stores when you need new, cheap clothes! There are great thrift and consignment stores around 黑料不打烊 where you can get great clothes at very affordable prices. My personal favorites are in Westcott and in Marshall Square Mall.
Dispose of Waste Responsibly
Did you know that a variety of organizations and services will take your furniture and food items at the end of the academic year? If you have food items, clothing or furniture that can be reused, it鈥檚 important to be mindful and donate them instead of contributing to landfill waste. Learn more about ways to donate on the .
Be Mindful of Water Usage
An easy way to live more sustainably is to be mindful when using water. Simple things like turning off the faucet while brushing your teeth and only running the washer and dishwasher when they鈥檙e full can make a big difference. Also, be aware of the times when you can use cold water instead of hot. Now that the weather is warming up, your showers don鈥檛 have to be scolding hot!
Written By Madison Manczko 鈥24, S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
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