GREEN CHECKLIST
APARTMENTS
THERE ARE 48 SUSTAINABLE ACTIONS BELOW. WHAT’S OUR APARTMENT COMMITMENT?
We/I always… 7. Recycle paper and flattened cardboard.
PARTICIPATION (4)
8. Recycle rinsed glass, plastic and light metal containers.
All roommates sharing the apartment…
9. Recycle beverage containers.
1. Have been informed and have agreed to follow the applicable actions on this checklist.
10. Recycle batteries, ink cartridges and cellphones at Infolink.
2. Agree to proudly display our Green Residences Certification and encourage others to get involved.
11. Compost organic food waste (if nearby facilities are available).
3. Will look for other opportunities to get involved with campus sustainability, such as joining a sustainability-related student group or taking a sustainability-related course. 4. Have made a One Simple Act on Campus commitment and have posted it publically.
WHAT SUSTAINABLE ACTIONS WILL WE ADOPT?
12. Consider the amount of packaging and waste created from products we/I purchase. 13. Donate gently used clothing and household items for reuse.
FOOD & DRINK (5) We/I… 14. Always use reusable plates, cups and containers for food and beverages.
WASTE (9)
15. Avoid purchasing bottled water by drinking tap or filtered water instead.
We/I have…
16. Purchase seasonal, local, organic, and/or Fair Trade food, whenever possible.
5. Posted the “guide to recycling” handout specific to our/my residence, in a central location. 6. Committed to participate in Eco Move Out in April, in order to donate and recycle excess items when moving out of residence.
17. Eat less meat by incorporating more vegetarian meals into our/my diet(s).
GREEN CHECKLIST APARTMENTS 18. Donate any unopened, non-perishable food and toiletry items to the Campus Food Bank that I/we do not intend to consume. 19. Take reusable bags with me/us to the grocery store to prevent using plastic ones.
32. Purchase third party certified paper with recycled content. 33. Print double-sided. 34. Reduce my reliance on paper by taking advantage of technology.
CLEANING & PERSONAL CARE (9)
DECORATING (3)
When cleaning and taking care of myself, I…
When it comes to decorating and furnishing our/my apartment we/I…
20. Turn off the water while brushing my teeth and washing my face. 21. Turn off the water while applying shampoo, conditioner and/or soap in the shower. 22. Take 5 minute showers. 23. Purchase and use skin care products and eco-friendly beauty products that contain sustainable alternatives to synthetic chemicals.
35. Use houseplants to naturally filter and freshen up the air. 36. Purchase room furnishings containing recycled content, low VOC finishes or are second hand. 37. Purchase energy-efficient appliances and electronics (e.g., television, alarm clock)
24. Purchase second hand clothing.
ENERGY (8)
25. Purchase and use laundry detergent that contains sustainable alternatives to synthetic chemicals and/or is high efficiency to reduce packaging waste.
In the dorm apartment, we/I…
26. Avoid using fabric softener and conventional dryer sheets. 27. Use cold water settings while washing my laundry. 28. Practice green cleaning by making my own nontoxic cleaning products and/or purchasing green cleaning products.
UNIVERSITY NECESSITIES (6) When it comes to school supplies, the majority of the time I… 29. Purchase reused text books. 30. Purchase eco-friendly school supplies containing recycled content (e.g., refillable pens, pencils & markers) 31. Purchase energy-efficient computing devices (e.g., laptop, tablet, desktop computer, printer, etc.)
38. Plug all electronics into a power-bar to limit standby energy usage, or unplug all electronics when not in use. 39. If unable to plug into a power-bar, unplug all electronics when not in use. 40. Practice green computing habits. 41. Switch off any unnecessary lights (e.g., take advantage of natural light, only use appropriate task lighting, etc.) 42. Use compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFL) or light emitting diode bulbs (LED) instead of incandescent light bulbs in our/my personal lamps. 43. Take the stairs instead of the elevator whenever possible. 44. Have adjusted the refrigerator temperature to 4°C and freezer to -18°C. 45. Air dry laundry on a drying rack instead of using the dryer.
GREEN CHECKLIST APARTMENTS TRANSPORTATION (2) We/I always… 46. Try to avoid using carbon-consuming transportation methods by walking, cycling or rollerblading as much as possible. 47. Try to take public transit or carpool when travelling off campus.
INNOVATION (1) In the apartment we/I will…
48. Create our/my own Innovation Action.