More and more students are choosing their schools not only by the education they can offer but their commitment to going green and trying to run sustainably as well. If your college hasn’t yet taken any big steps to be greener, you may be able to help things along and really make a difference on campus and in the community.
One way many schools across the nation are attempting to go green is through eliminating the use of trays in the cafeteria. While not having a tray might be an inconvenience, it helps reduce the amount of plastic needed and materials that must be washed and helps ensure that students eat only what they really need, rather than loading up a tray and throwing away food. If your school doesn’t have a program like this, consider approaching the campus dining director and suggesting it as an option to go greener and save money for the school.
If you want to take your efforts one step further, promote composting and gardening for your school cafeteria as well. You and your fellow students can have fun growing and caring for plants, and you’ll all be able to eat healthier as well. Composted food from the cafeteria can make a great fertilizer to help raise the next batch of greens, veggies and fruits as well.
You might also want to start a club that focuses on environmental issues on campus. If your school sees that green issues really matter to students, it will be much more likely to take action. After all, schools need student tuition money to function and the more students they can draw in, the better off they’ll be.
Perhaps one of the biggest sources of waste on a college campus comes when students are moving in and out of their apartments and dorms. Many unwanted but still good items are discarded. By working with your college campus, you can help push through initiatives to help reduce the amount of waste these events produce through reusing and recycling materials. If you make it just as convenient for students to recycle their unwanted items as to throw them away, you’ll take a big step towards making the whole campus a little greener.
Finally, you can help your campus be more green simply by being a great role model for your fellow students. Peer pressure doesn’t always have to be a bad thing, and your influence could help turn your friends into more environmentally conscious people and help green your campus, little by little.
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