Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Waste reduction and recycling are important aspects of living sustainably on campus. Because of our incredible recycling and composting programs, over 60% of campus waste never goes in the landfill.You can do your part first by reducing the amount of waste you generate—try carrying a reusable water bottle and mug, opting to purchase goods with minimal packaging, and always printing double-sided—and then by recycling what you can. All students receive personal size blue recycling bins for temporary storage of recyclable materials.You are responsible for sorting these materials into the appropriate bins at the centralized recycling locations in your building. For more information about how to recycle and what’s recyclable and what’s not, visit go/recycle. 809 College St. – 802.443.3087 recycling@middlebury.edu
Five Ways to Be Green @ Middlebury Turn it off and unplug it when you leave—lights, computer, speakers, television, and whatever else uses power. Even when electronics are off or chargers are not connected to a device they still use power. Try using a power strip to cut power to everything in one fell swoop when you leave the room.
Get involved! Visit go/gp to learn about the many environmental groups on campus.
Before you turn up the heat, be sure to close the window. If your room stays much too hot or too cold, contact your Commons staff. Ditch the car! Walk and ride your bike around campus. Going into town or to Burlington? Check out the local bus schedule at go/ACTR. Compact fluorescent bulbs use less than 1/3 the energy as a regular incandescent bulb. Pick one up at the Bookstore and start saving energy. Green your laundry routine! Wash on cold—your clothes get just as clean and you save energy by not heating the water. Try air drying your clothes, or even part of your load so you don’t have to put the remaining clothes in the dryer for as long.
Want even more ways to be green @ Middlebury? go/footprint
Have a bike on campus? You need to register it with Public Safety by visiting go/psafeforms. 53