Green @ Fletcher Orientation

Green @

FletcherHow not to look stupid standing in front of the recycle bins

September 2015 Rachel G Brown

Campus Sustainability

• President Monaco noted Tufts commitment to sustainability

2011

• Campus Sustainability Council is created

• Fletcher Sustainability Council created

2012• Final Campus

Sustainability Report is released

2013

• Tufts continues its efforts on sustainability through the Eco-Ambassador program, Eco-reps and more!

2015 & on

Meet the Bins!

Avoid unrecyclable plastic film

Battery recycling bin

These bins are also located in other various places around Tufts campus.

Mugar Cafe Reusable dishware

Save $.66 when you use chinaware vs. paper cups/plates

Recycling/Composting in Mugar

Water Usage @ Fletcher Using reusable water bottles

Transportation

Participate! Fletcher Sustainability Council Green Student events w/Katie Mulroy Fletcher Green/FLEC – Fletcher

Energy Consortium Fletcher Net Impact

What can you do to be more sustainable?

Use cut up scrap paper instead of post it notes and print double sided.

Turn computers, projectors and monitors off at night - the lights too!

Take the stairs

Use reusable water bottles, mugs, plates, cups, silverware, recycled products

Use more public transportation, walk or ride your bike when travelling

Purchase local food/food from green businesses (Farmer’s Markets, etc.) or join a farm share CSA (World Peas & Enterprise)

Unsubscribe from Junk Mail list!

Time to make YOUR move!

1. Name 3 green methods of transportation.

2. What are the 5 bins that can be found at Fletcher?

3. How do you recycle a pizza box?

4. How can you save money in Mugar Café?

5. Name one sustainability group that you can participate in.

6. (CFL)Light bulbs can be recycled in what bin?

7. Name 3 things you can do to be more sustainable.

8. Name one way to avoid using unrecyclable plastic film.