Luckily for IU students, there are many ways to be more eco-friendly on and off-campus.
People in the United States collectively use 1.2 trillion gallons of water per year while showering, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.
Another resource students consume frequently is electricity. According to IU’s Integrated Energy Master Plan, 73.1 percent of energy used at IU is ?electricity.
Conserving energy and water would not only benefit the environment but also help reduce students’ bills.
Utility bills are typically separate from rent.
Patricia Peng, a former intern at the Office of Sustainability, had a straightforward message concerning electricity usage for students.
“If you’re not using it, unplug it,” she said.
For living on campus, Peng encouraged students to actively take part in helping dorms reduce energy consumption.
“Tell your RA if something isn’t running right,” she said.
Students can increase their sustainablilty efforts beyond their apartments and dorms and help the environment by using alternative forms of ?transportation.
Visit the IU Office of Sustainability’s website at sustain.indiana.edu for more information regarding living a greener lifestyle and ways to conserve ?energy and finances.
