Sustainability for college students

living resource-friendly on a college budget

By Zachary Vaughn

Edited by Olivia Metz

It is a tough life being a college student. Part of college life is to sustain as many products as possible. Yes, many products are long-lasting, but they are not generally cheap. Money plays a big role in college life. College students struggle with keeping money, due to the fact they must buy certain school supplies. School supplies, depending on the major, can be costly for a good number of students.

Stores like Walmart have nearly everything to buy. Some products are longer-lasting than others. Some products are cheaper than others. Certain brands can influence the price and the quality of products. Stores like Aldi and Kroger have a variety of food at significantly cheap prices. The food at these stores is not of the best quality, compared to stores like Walmart, but they are decent enough.

Stores like Target and Best Buy have a variety of products to buy as well. Although, these stores are not exactly cheap. Purchase products from these places wisely. They can be of high prices, but make sure to get something of high quality. Without quality, price means nearly nothing and is a waste of money. However, spending most of the money on something high quality can be bad.

Clothing can be an issue as well. Some people are less fortunate than others when it comes to material possessions. Clothing is included in these material possessions. Stores like Kohl’s have great quality and variety of clothing to choose from, but they are pricey. Areas like clearance sections can be helpful. Places like thrift stores have many different products, including clothes. All thrift stores may not always have great clothing, but it never hurts to check. Kitchen supplies are sold at thrift stores too. It is a good chance to find silverware of cheap prices and great quality.

Some college students may even struggle finding products, due to a lack of vehicle availability. Websites like Amazon have nearly every type of product to choose from. It contains varieties of brands for many different products for a variety of prices. Ordering food from stores and restaurants is also a beneficial option. Places like Walmart and Little Caesar’s will deliver.

Also, remember to reduce, reuse, and recycle. These three actions are of great benefit. Purchasing products, such as water bottles, are a great long-lasting option. Certain materials are longer-lasting than others, like plastic. Plastic utensils are usually thrown away after brief use. Plastic utensils can be washed and reused, just like silverware. Plastic utensils are generally cheaper than silverware too.