| Like many teens, I will be attending college as a | | | | clothes,& etc.) |
| freshman this fall and lately I've been trying to go | | | | Buy used college supplies (books, furniture for your |
| green. At first I was hesitant about attempting to go | | | | dorm,clothes, & etc.) |
| green because everyone makes it seem like you | | | | Shop at thrift stores |
| have to spend an arm and a leg in order to go green. | | | | Use energy-efficient compact fluorescent bulbsbuy a |
| That's not the case at all. Going green is easy and | | | | clothes drying rack instead of using clothes dryer |
| inexpensive! Most of the tips that I came up with | | | | Only print when necessary |
| save you money. | | | | Use reusable cups and plates instead of disposable |
| Here's a few tips on how to go green while going to | | | | ones |
| college. | | | | Use an aluminum water bottle (Sigg Water Bottles) |
| Use canvas Bags instead of paper or plastic grocery | | | | Use refillable binders instead of notebooks |
| bags | | | | Unplug appliances when you are not using them. ( |
| Use refillable ink pens or mechanical pencils | | | | yes, even lamps!) |
| Use front and back of notebook or printing paper | | | | Use an I POD or other MP3 players instead of a |
| Walk or ride a bike. It saves gas and it's a good | | | | radio. Radios usually stay plugged in all day, unlike MP3 |
| source of exercise. | | | | players. Just don't forget to unplug them when done |
| Eat Vegetarian once a week. | | | | charging. |
| Use green & natural cleaning products | | | | Sites where you can buy/sell used |
| Sweep instead of vacuum | | | | itemscraigslist.comused.recycle. |
| Recycle (paper, aluminum, old text books, | | | | |