Green Living
Green living: pledge flags, sea level rise marker, and EnviroPanel discussion.G3 2007
The second George Goes Green competition began with a variety of energy conservation approaches.G3 2006
Students, faculty, and staff devised creative ways to conserve energy as part of the first George Goes Green competition.Water
CES supports programs such as the annual Waterfront Festival, oyster restoration in the Bay, and on campus water conservation practices.
- When washing dishes by hand, don't let the water run while rinsing. Fill one sink with wash water and the other with rinse water.
- Run your washing machine and dishwasher only when they are full and you could save 1000 gallons a month.
- Use the garbage disposal sparingly. Compost instead and save gallons every time.
- Keep a pitcher of water in the refrigerator instead of running the tap for cold drinks, so that every drop goes down you not the drain.
- Time your shower to keep it under 5 minutes. You'll save up to 1000 gallons a month.
- When you clean your fish tank, use the water you've drained on your plants. The water is rich in nitrogen and phosphorus, providing you with a free and effective fertilizer.
- Put food coloring in your toilet tank. If it seeps into the toilet bowl, you have a leak. It's easy to fix, and you can save more than 600 gallons a month.
- Designate one glass for your drinking water each day. This will cut down on the number of times you run your dishwasher.
- When doing laundry, match the water level to the size of the load.
- Soak your pots and pans instead of letting the water run while you scrape them clean.
- Turn off the water while you brush your teeth and save 4 gallons a minute. That's 200 gallons a week for a family of four.
- Install an instant water heater on your kitchen sink so you don't have to let the water run while it heats up. This will also reduce heating costs for your household.
- Wash clothes only when you have a full load and save up to 600 gallons each month.
- Cook food in as little water as possible. This will also retain more of the nutrients.
- Turn off the water while you shave and you can save more than 100 gallons a week.
- If you accidentally drop ice cubes when filling your glass from the freezer, or have ice left in your cup, don't throw it in the sink. Drop it in a house plant instead.
- To save water and time, consider washing your face or brushing your teeth while in the shower.
- While staying in a hotel or even at home, consider reusing your towels.
- Keep a bucket in the shower to catch water as it warms up or runs. Use this water to flush toilets or water plants.
- When you are washing your hands, don't let the water run while you lather.
- Make sure you know where your master water shut-off valve is located. This could save gallons of water and damage to your home if a pipe were to burst.
- Wash your car on the grass. This will water your lawn at the same time.
- Turn the water off while you shampoo and condition your hair and you can save more than 50 gallons a week.
Watch a promo for this year's George Goes Green competition!
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