Green Guide

When moving to campus, coordinate with your roommates to avoid bringing duplicate items. Fewer appliances and electronics means more energy saved!
Are your leftovers really worth it? Defrost and unplug your mini fridge and other appliances before break periods to conserve electricity.
This dorm isn't big enough for the two of them; if you have a unit with a kitchen, put it to some good use, save energy, and leave your mini fridge at home!
Combination MicroFridges have it all! They're more energy efficient, cost effective, and safer to use than a separate microwave and fridge. And we weren't paid to say that!
Yeah cardboard boxes are great and all, but have you tried moving into your dorm with plastic bins? They're sturdier and reusable!
Save your money, gas, and planet by taking the shuttle, walking, or biking to Downtown Bethlehem instead of driving.

Keep your car up to snuff with routine maintenance in order to reduce repairs and be more fuel efficient.
Relax. Stay awhile! By remaining on campus between classes and activities, you can decrease emissions.
Want to be healthy and sustainable at the same time? Walk or bike to campus if you live close enough.
Make a buddy! Carpooling with another commuter will save gas and help with parking.
Going to Downtown Bethlehem? So is the shuttle! Use it instead of driving to save gas and money.

Instead of using paper, utilize Canvas for assignment and assessment submissions. The trees will certainly be happy you logged on. Get it?
Why waste a clean sheet? Encourage students to print on both sides of the paper they use for hard copy submissions.
Let's get digital, digital. Have students use their iPads and other electronics to take notes.
On warm days, get some vitamin D and save energy by having daytime classes outside in natural light.

Arrange your office hours in a way that requires less trips to and from campus.
Escape the office now and then. Hold meetings outside on warm days to reduce energy consumption.
Let there be light! Leave the shades open in your office during the day to let in natural light and reduce energy usage.
Electronics deserve some rest too! Unplug them before vacations or extended breaks.
A power strip can be a powerful ally in being sustainable. Plug your electronics into one and shut it off when you leave the office.

Who needs the hassle of printing a ton of flyers when you can instantly post programs and events on the Moravian University app or other social media?
Save paper by having electronic program assessments. Google Forms, the Moravian University app, and other online resources can come in handy here!
Get in touch with the great outdoors! Holding programs and events outside can make them more visible to students as well as reduce energy consumption.
Work smarter, not harder. Save money, time, and electricity by reusing materials for annual events.

Planning ahead can work towards saving the planet. Schedule your classes and office hours in a way that minimizes the number of trips you make to campus.
Walking and biking are great ways to get to campus without using fossil fuels. They're also great ways to stay healthy!
Tired of not being able to find a parking space? Reduce emissions and the number of cars in the lot by carpooling with another faculty or staff member.
Keep your car up to snuff with routine maintenance in order to reduce repairs and be more fuel efficient.
Going to Downtown Bethlehem? So is the shuttle! Use it instead of driving to save gas and money.

Don't be a vampire. Open your blinds and curtains during the day to avoid using electric lights.
Shut off the lights wherever you can, especially in unoccupied rooms. They say there's no such thing as ghosts, so don't leave the lights on for them.
CFL bulbs: long lasting and both energy and cost efficient. Incandescent bulbs: not so much.

Use less energy by turning the temperature lower in the winter and higher in the summer.
Batten down the hatches! Close all doors and windows while using hot or cool air.
Going away for an extended amount of time? If it isn't necessary, turn off air conditioning and heating in your home to save energy.
Who says your outside fashion needs to change when you're inside? Dress for the weather when you're indoors to become less reliant on heating and cooling.

Help your eyes and the planet by reducing the brightness of your screen. It saves electricity.
Let your computer rest; it's earned it. Use Sleep Mode instead of a screensaver to use less energy.
Not using a charger? Don't leave it plugged in! It's still using electricity.
A power strip can be a powerful ally in being sustainable. Plug your electronics into one and shut it off when you aren't using them.

Are your leftovers really worth it? Defrost and unplug your mini fridge and other appliances before break periods to conserve electricity.
Look for ENERGY STAR symbols on appliance packages.

Strive for five (minutes) in the shower. That's about how long most songs are on the radio, so you can do plenty of singing in that amount of time.
Lower the water temperature. It might feel like torture, but it's good for the planet and a quick way to wake yourself up!
Be sustainable while tending to your pearly whites! Turn off the faucet while you are brushing your teeth.
Who needs a thousand plastic water bottles when you could have a single reusable one? Use it to save money and the environment!

Wash it all! A full load of wash reduces energy and water usage.
Clotheslines and drying racks are excellent alternatives to using dryers. They also don't need electricity!
Use cold water when doing your laundry. Not only will it save energy, but it might prevent your red shirt from turning your white socks pink.
Clean out the lint screen before using a dryer. It helps with the machine's effectiveness and reduces the risk of the whole thing setting on fire. Doing laundry is bad enough without needing a fire extinguisher.

Try being a vegetarian once a week to cut back on meat production energy. Eating more green might make you more lean in the process too.
Local foods require less packaging and travel costs. Stock your kitchen with them, and enjoy dining sustainably.
Reduce energy when cooking with pots and pans by using lids to retain heat.
Buy groceries in bulk rather than single frozen meals to reduce excess packaging.
Take only as much food as you can eat, and only as many plates and utensils you need.
Scrape your plates to dispose of food in the trash and recycle everything else possible.