Turn It Off. Turn off lights, lamps, computers, printers, TVs, radios, and any other electronics when they are not in use.
Unplug It. Many electronics, such as TVs, computers, cell phone chargers, electric razors, etc., still use power (phantom power load) when they are plugged in.
Use a Lamp. Turn on a lamp to study instead of lighting your entire room.
Use CFLs. If your lamp has an incandescent light bulb, replace it with a compact fluorescent bulb (CFL), which uses about 25% of the energy that incandescent bulbs use.
Air Condition Wisely. First of all, if it is cooler outside than it is in your room, and then you do not need to run the A/C; simply open your window. If you do use A/C, set it on low and turn it off when you leave the room.
Shut the Window. In the winter, do not open your window to cool your room. If the temper-ature inside is too warm, adjust the thermostat or heater.
During Breaks. When no one is living in the Residence Hall, make sure that you have shut off the heater or air conditioner.
Take Shorter Showers. This practice not only will save on water but also save on the amount of water used and the energy required to heat water.
Laundry. Wash clothes only when they need to be washed and run only full loads. Save on energy by using cold or warm water instead of hot.
Report Maintenance Issues. Keep sink faucets and shower fixtures from dripping and report those that do.
Use Natural Light. If you don't need your lights on, don't turn them on.
Lounges. Most lights can be turned off in lounges and bathrooms when the last person leaves since many of these spaces have a safety light fixture which remains on at all times. Air conditioners in study rooms and lounges can be turned off at night. Leave them in their Energy Conserve mode so that they automatically shut off when the desired temperature is reached.
Faculty, Staff, and Students
Reduce-Reuse-Recycle is an order of processes. Reducing everything you use should be the first priority.
Print Only If Necessary. You know to recycle paper, but what you might not know is that the quality of paper degrades each time it is recycled. Each time paper is recycled, the tree fibers are made smaller. After paper is recycled several times, the fibers become too small to make new paper. Thus, you are not in the clear if you recycle all your paper but reuse it excessively.
Print Wisely. Be mindful of how much paper you will use when printing and adjust the length of your document accordingly. Cut down the margins. Print single spaced and double-sided. Delete text you do not need.
Use Rags Instead of Paper Towels. If you need to use a paper towel, rinse it and reuse if possible. (Do not reuse any paper towel contaminated with something that could risk your health.)
Use Reusable Cups Instead of Disposable Cups. Avoid using paper cups which end up in a landfill.
Recycle Any Paper You Cannot Reuse. Place all of your paper, newspapers, magazines, mail and catalogs in recycling containers around campus.