What will come up to your mind when you think of “GREEN”?
A luxuriant tree that allows you to lie down underneath without getting sunburnt? Or vegetables on your food plate? Or is it simply a color? “Green” is not just a color. It can be a lifestyle of living in simple and eco-friendly ways. It helps reduce wastes and protect our environment in long run.
How to Live Green in Undergraduate Halls?
It is easy! Here are some tips on how to REDUCE, RECYCLE, REUSE and REPLACE (4Rs) in daily hall life.
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REDUCE
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RECYCLE
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- Reduce shower time and turn off the tap while you brush your teeth.
- Reduce electricity wastage by turning off all appliances when not in use.
- Reduce your portion of food order if you cannot finish up.
- Reduce waste through rethinking your habit.
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- Recycle plastic/aluminum/glass bottles. Clean them before dropping into recycle bins.
- Recycle or donate unwanted clothes that are in good conditions.
- Recycle reusable items. Refuse disposable ones.
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REUSE
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REPLACE
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- Reuse plastic containers that are in good conditions.
- Reuse washable cutlery including straws.
- Reuse disposable bags during your grocery shopping.
- Reuse and repurpose waste. Leverage your creativity to save the Earth.
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- Replace single-use tissue paper with towels.
- Replace conventional food with organic ones. Fresh fruits and vegetables are excellent choices.
- Replace taxi/uber with public transport to help reduce carbon footprint. Walk whenever possible.
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