KINGSTON, R.I.— April 19, 2018- The average college student produces 640 pounds of solid waste each year, including 500 disposable cups and 300 pounds of paper. To call attention to Earth Day and many other sustainability events being held this month, the University of Rhode Island wants to share with you 11 ways to do your part and reduce waste on campus.
1. Invest in a good reusable water bottle and bring it everywhere. URI has bottle filling stations in many buildings.
2. Join the Student Action for Sustainability Club here at URI.
3. Turn off all the lights when you leave your dorm room or house.
4. Make sure you have a full load of clothing before washing to save water.
5. Use University-provided recycling receptacles.
6. Take notes electronically when possible instead of using paper.
7. Bring your own reusable bag whenever you visit the Emporium.
8. Embrace energy-saving settings on your computer and phone to preserve power.
9. Avoid single-use plastics as much as possible. Bring your own cup or even just a straw when you grab your coffee from Ram Escape or Dunkin’.
10. Especially on those beautiful spring days, walk or bike to class.
11. Attend the Earth Day on the Quad Festival Wednesday, April 25 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. to learn more, hear from non-profits and on-campus clubs, and get some free seeds to plant!
Learn more about URI’s sustainability efforts and how you can get involved.
Olivia Ross, an intern in the Marketing and Communications Department at URI and public relations major, wrote this social media post.