Campaigns
Resource Conservation
About the Campaign
GreenGW is working to increase student awareness of sustainable resource use. We seek to reduce GW's energy consumption, increase recycling rates, and make the switch to sustainable products.
How can YOU help reduce energy consumption?
- Turn out the lights when you leave a room.
- Set your computer to hibernate after 30 mins without use.
- Turn the thermostat to a reasonable temperature or turn it off when you aren't home.
- Use Compact Flourescent Bulbs (CFLs) instead of incandescents. These bulbs use significantly less energy, last longer, and don't heat up like the average light bulb.
Recylcing at GW -- GW Recylces!
Recyclables
Check out GW Facilities Recycling Site to see what can and cannot be recycled on campus, and get more information about what facilities has been up to.
Did you know?
"Americans throw away enough office paper each year to build a 12-foot high stack of paper from NY to Seattle."
The National Recycling Coalition's Conversionator gives this and other FLABBERGASTING statistics and comparisons about how much recyclables we use in America and what recycling them can save us. This will blow your mind. A MUST SEE!
