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If you are seeing this message, it means that you did not reach the minimum score to get Green Room Certified. That's ok! You can take the quiz again in the future after you have implemented simple and more sustainable lifestyle choices.
Here are some tips, so that you can get Green Room Certified:
WASTE REDUCTION & RECYCLING
1. COMPOST. There are compost collection bins located around campus. Collect food scraps in your kitchen and empty that container into a campus compost bin. You can also request a countertop compost bin from the Resident Sustainability Advisor (rsa@humboldt.edu) if you live in an on-campus apartment. Check out the Waste Reduction & Resource Awareness Program (WRRAP) at www.humboldt.edu/wrrap for more information on composting.
2. DON'T TRASH IT, RECYCLE IT! Recycle all bottles, cans, plastic containers #1-7, and aluminum foil in the ‘Beverage Container’ bins around the residence halls. Recycle all mixed paper and cardboard in the bins inside buildings or in the cardboard dumpsters outside the living halls.
3. E-WASTE. Discard used electronics in the blue E-waste bins in the RESNET office, College Creek mail room, or in front of the library.
4. Batteries, ink cartridges, disks, and old CFLs can be recycled at the Housing info desk in the J or at the College Creek mail room.
ENERGY
5. TURN OFF THE LIGHTS! Something easy to do that will make a big difference. Whenever possible turn off the lights during the day and take advantage of the daylight!
6. SWITCH TO LEDs! Light Emitting Diode (LED) light bulbs use 90% less energy than a standard incandescent bulb and last ten times longer. LEDs are affordable and available at many local stores.
7. CURB PHANTOM LOADS! Most of our electronic devices still use energy while plugged in, even when turned the device is turned OFF! To combat phantom loads, unplug items when not in use, or plug them into a power strip and turn the strip off.
8. ADJUST YOUR CLOTHES, NOT THE THERMOSTAT! Socks, hats, and sweaters make very energy-efficient heaters!
Use natural airflow to control the climate of your room. Use a fan or close your blinds when it’s hot outside. Don’t leave the window open when the heat is on. Turn off the fans when you leave your room.
9. Don’t let your Refrigerator be an Energy Hog. Is your fridge empty? Turn it OFF and UNPLUG. Leaving for the break? Turn it OFF and UNPLUG.
CLEANING
10. REDUCE TOXINS. Check out the array of green cleaners at the Co-op, Murphy's, or visit CCAT (www.humboldt.edu/ccat) to learn how to make your own.
11. REDUCE WASTE. Use cloths and rags instead of paper towels.
STUFF
12. REUSABLE BAGS. Use them. Always. If you happen to end up with a plastic bag, it can be recycled at Safeway.
Buy used. Before buying something new, visit a local thrift store, or browse to see if you can get a used item instead.
To get some great energy savings tips, check out the Green Campus website at https://greencampushsu.weebly.com/
Contact the Resident Sustainability Advisor at rsa@humboldt.edu with any questions you might have.