Community Corner
'Go Green' With Your Dorm Room
Psyched about heading back to college, but want to do it in an eco-friendly way? Read on.
With so much to think about when heading back to college like your roommate, your class schedule, which campus clubs to join and how long the library stays open for studying, who has time to think about going Green in their dorm room?
Luckily, Patch has you covered with some simple tips on creating an eco-friendly dorm room.
Instead of: Cases of plastic water bottles.
Go Green with: A tabletop filter and a pretty stainless steel water bottle.
Instead of: Regular coffee.
Go Green with: Organic, fair trade coffee.
Instead of: Traditional notebooks farmed from forests.
Go Green with: Notebooks made from recycled materials.
Instead of: Air freshener plug-ins.
Go Green with: Natural air freshener that uses essential oils.
Instead of: Traditional chemical-laden sheets, pillows and blankets.
Go Green with: Organic cotton sheets, pillows and blankets.
Instead of: Paper plates, napkins and utensils.
Go Green with: Reusable plates, napkins and silverware.
Instead of: Plastic decorations.
Go Green with: Live plants that clean the air.
Instead of: Buying decorations and furniture.
Go Green with: Recycled/used decorations and furniture.
What are your tips for creating an eco-friendly dorm room?
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