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.