5 Ways To Be More Environmentally Friendly From Your Dorm Room
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5 Ways To Be More Environmentally Friendly From Your Dorm Room

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5 Ways To Be More Environmentally Friendly From Your Dorm Room

Trying to be more environmentally friendly can be a little daunting when you don't know where to start. Luckily, I've made a quick and easy list of five simple steps to start with— even if you're on a college campus.

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1. Try a reusable water bottle

A super simple way to help out the environment is drinking from reusable water bottles instead of plastic ones. Not having to restock your water supply can cut down on costs, too.

2. Shop with a reusable bag

Grocery shopping with a reusable bag can help limit the need for wasteful plastic bags. Since some states are charging extra for plastic bags now, this can help save you some money, too.

3. Start recycling

If you don't already, start recycling! It's as easy as separating your cardboard from your plastic.

4. Turn the faucet off while washing your face

You don't use the water while washing your face, so why keep the faucet running? Instead, just turn it off while you scrub and then turn it back on to rinse. Same with brushing your teeth!

5. Unplug charging cables when you're not using them

Something I'm definitely guilty of is leaving my phone charger plugged in by my bed during the day. It's as easy as remembering to unplug it when you wake up to help conserve electricity.

Every little thing helps!

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