Everyday Sustainability Tips
- Take a PUD/PSE Home Energy Audit
- Use and reuse your own cups and dishes
- Watering - during the summer, do this in the early morning or late evening to reduce the amount of evaporation
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Walking to lunch - See locations near main campus
- Make sure your vehicle tires are properly inflated
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Printing
- Can something be repurposed for another use?
- Is it an item that you need, but won’t use a lot? Maybe you can split the cost with another department and share the item.
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Brewing best practices
- Most pods are not recyclable and end up in the landfill
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Bring your own cup! Many coffee stands offer a discount for using your own cup.
- Buy local, support your local businesses and reduce your carbon footprint at the same time
- Purchase Energy Star, Fair Trade, and products made with recycled materials whenever you can
- Join a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture)