How can You be Sustainable?

At home

• Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Rot it (Compost), Recycle (Rebuy)!
  There is so much more YOU can do compared to the known Reduce, Reuse, Recycle model.

• Cut back on air conditioning & heating!
  Methane, a GHG more harmful than CO2, is released when natural gas used for heating & AC is extracted for use

• Use energy efficient appliances (Energy Star) & energy conservation techniques!
  It's quick and easy to turn off your lights when leaving the room or unplugging your phantom load appliances

On campus

• Pack lunch from home using reusable containers!
  Packaging waste is more than 30% of MSW and buying a reusable water bottle will save you $$ in the long run & promote sustainability!

• Take public transportation, carpool or bike to school!
  Buses use 8.7% less energy per passenger mile than a typical automobile!!

• Go digital!
  Only print docs out if you really need to

In the community

• Reconnect and spread the word!
  Individuals are increasingly more interested in sustainable practices. Be vocal about what you do and why you do it to get more people involved

• Get involved, take action, volunteer!
  There are plenty of local organizations working to lessen the Bay Area’s environmental impacts and with a small amount of your time they will get closer to their goals.