It’s Earth Day, Bobcats! Reducing your waste on a day-to-day basis can seem like a difficult task to adjust to, but have you ever thought about how easy it really is?
Here are some tips to help you reduce your waste output on the Earth.
- Unplug: Take a look around your bedroom. Are you taking up wall outlets all day? Try unplugging electronic devices when you leave, like your toaster, chargers and anything in between. You’ll reduce your electricity bill and help reduce your consumption!
- Use PDF’s: Depending on your major, you may find yourself printing out documents more than the average student. Instead of printing out hundreds of pages throughout the semester, try switching to PDF formatted documents and use them to take notes on your electronic devices. Not only can you edit notes, but if you need to share documents with multiple people, you’ll also reduce the amount of paper you need to print for them!
- Work remotely: Getting groups together to work on a project can be a hassle because of conflicting schedules, living in different cities and so on. Tools like Zoom Pro and Office 365 make it easy to get your group members together no matter where you are. Use Zoom Pro to have face-to-face meetings and then move over to Office 365 tools like Word, Excel, or PowerPoint for simultaneous collaboration.
These are just small steps to help make the Earth a little greener, but they can make a big impact if more and more people follow them. Go out and get a break from your tech!
