SUSTAINABLE STUDENT PACKING GUIDE
PLAN WITH YOUR ROOMMATE With planning, you can avoid having excess items in your Auburn home, while also saving money. So connect with your roommate and make a plan. No need for two when one will do!
PACKING CHECKLIST Broom & Dustpan Dish Rack & Towels Silverware & Napkins Small Kitchen Appliances Cutting Board & Knives Kitchen Utensils & Tools Water-Filtering Pitcher Fridge Waste Basket Rugs Lamps TV Curtains Shower Curtain Toilet Brush First-Aid & Sewing Kit Iron & Ironing Board
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BE A CONSCIOUS CONSUMER
A new home often calls for new items. Before shopping, take time to think about these key considerations and characteristics. Smart purchasing can help avoid hidden costs, and bolster more sustainable activities in your home, community, and around the world.
BEFORE BUYING
WHEN BUYING
Do I need it?
How durable is it?
Can I share it with my roommate?
Can I use it more than once?
Can I bring it from home? Can I borrow it? Can I get it at a secondhand store?
How much will it cost to maintain or repair? Is there an extended or lifetime warranty?
How do I get rid of it once I’m done using it?
KEY PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS Local/regional/American-made products Amount of recycled material in the product Minimal and recyclable packaging Sustainability certifications
PACK FOR A PURPOSE A good setup in your room and backpack allows you to easily make more sustainable choices, while saving money and reducing impacts on the environment. Here are just a few suggestions to help you pack for sustainable living while at Auburn.
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Rack for air drying clothes
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Portable silverware
Small personal fan
Sport & hobby gear
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CERTIFICATIONS An increasing number of sustainability certifications exist in the marketplace. You can find certifications for products, the processes to make them, the method used to transport items, and the companies themselves. For more information on this topic, visit our Living at AU page at auburn.edu/sustainability.
SUSTAINABILITY = $AVING$ Anytime you use fewer resources like energy, water, and products, you’re also saving cash. Those savings can then be used for experiencing life with friends and family, making priceless memories along the way. Saving resources also helps protect and preserve the natural systems that support quality of life for you and others around the world. Without healthy ecosystems to provide clean air and water, food, climate regulation, raw materials for products, habitats, and recreation, our ability to thrive is greatly diminished. Remember you and your purchasing decisions play a big role in creating a flourishing future. So be conscious, be intentional, be well!
Auburn University Office of Sustainability 200 Langdon Annex Auburn, Alabama 36849 sustain@auburn.edu (334) 844-7777
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