15 Ways to Work Towards Sustainability at UMD

It's that time of year again when the halls start buzzing with students gearing up for a new school year at UMD. This transition is a great time to try new things and develop new habits. This fall, make some of these new habits sustainable! Whether it's your first or fourth year here at UMD, check out the "Sustainable Freshman 15" list- fifteen things you wouldn't mind gaining this year!

1. Use a Power Strip

2. Turn off lights

3. Use Computer Energy Management Settings

4. Limit using windows to cool down room in the winter

5. Use your U-Pass

6. Carpool

7. Shorten Showers

8. Smart Laundry: Full loads, Cold water

9. BYO mug & bag

10. Litter not

11. Get Outside and Explore

12. Get Involved

13. Stay in the loop: www.addinguptozero.com, www.d.umn.edu/sustain

14. RECYCLE!

15. Share this list with your friends