Resources
If you are looking to properly dispose of any item, find ways to “green” your office, or find out how to get more involved on campus, see the sections below.
Students
Student interest in sustainability is always important to making things move forward. Students in any area of study are encouraged to get involved. Enrolling in a student group, joining the Environmental Sustainability Committee, or taking on an internship are a few ways to get directly involved.
Green Tips for Students
*Ride a bike or bus to class
*Use a reusable coffee mug or water bottle instead of disposable ones
*Recycle all you can. Put all plastics, cans, and glass bottles in the Comingle recycling
*Attend a Share the feature film for free in the Union Theatre
*Always print double sided, and recycle or reuse extra paper
Staff & Faculty
The dedication and time spent by faculty and staff on campus has an ever growing impact on sustainability here at UWM. Many departments have even formulated their own “green teams”. Some of which include the Children’s Center, the School of Continuing Education, Great Lakes WATER Institute, and many others.
Staff can also participate in the Environmental Sustainability Committee.
Managing office procedures and purchases has a large impact on our resources. There are many things staff and faculty can do to reduce waste and energy consumption.
Green Tips for Faculty & Staff
Bring Green to Your Work
*Car pool, use alternative transportation, bike, or even walk to work. The Employee Commuter Value Pass is available for discounted rides on all MCTS bus routes.
*Use a power strip in your office. Simply turn just one switch at the end of the day, or at least at the end of the week, in order to save big on energy and $.
*Unplug cell phone chargers when not in use. These pull a lot of energy, even when not in use.
*Always print double sided, and recycle or reuse extra paper. Track your department’s paper purchase, implement new direction in your office, and see if your costs go down.
*When remodeling, surplus unused items, recycle old carpet, and install energy efficient computers and equipment.
Links
- Alliance to Save Energy
- Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education
- Environmental Protection Agency: Sustainability
- Campus Environmental Resource Center
- International Institute for Sustainable Development
- Milwaukee Environmental Consortium
- Riveredge Nature Center
- Urban Ecology Center