{"id":231,"date":"2026-03-12T11:19:56","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T15:19:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/sustainability\/?page_id=231"},"modified":"2026-03-12T11:19:56","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T15:19:56","slug":"sustainability-tips-for-students","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/sustainability\/sustainability-tips-for-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Sustainability Tips for Students"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Check out our great tips below for ways that you can live more sustainably as a college student.  The ideas are organized from easy to more challenging within each category.  Starred* tips are especially impactful!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Waste<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use a Reuzzi when you buy a drink in the campus caf\u00e9s<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bring a reusable bag with you to the C-Store or when shopping in town<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Chill-Ah-Green-Loofah-Sponge\/dp\/B0CXN95NCK\/ref=sr_1_6?crid=5XOFQBT90GH6&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.UAPNTYYXicgqQPlezizrgTXeuESOdKW8kl0hz7I5p9CJTbimE9kcba8-cylGwzPQffuBE5YTdzHzkJwewWXf08pSiUkEG8ACYbP21BMCYF6e0oLfvHGj0KOxGX75OG1LpwOIY_Ut-Hyjd8IcQ_zA1zfObYWcUJ_fYxDz-XJBaTDhA0l-MaZ9hZ-AjtSz2PWQ89f2U6j7TT01895_cRjOmsg46oU7jKCvelIPmZvciUIS608ENVfKdyrZKOMkH0cjJeVhrLqitMUxAwuwHyOU9I8BrqY6FoIZNZ8dfiZEAqY.tGuhRmyQ7rld94N6n3hpCtXDW9a8zRemLB09xzPRGP8&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=sustainable%2Bnatural%2Bloofah&amp;qid=1772028251&amp;sprefix=sustainable%2Bnatural%2Bloofah%2Caps%2C118&amp;sr=8-6&amp;th=1\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Chill-Ah-Green-Loofah-Sponge\/dp\/B0CXN95NCK\/ref=sr_1_6?crid=5XOFQBT90GH6&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.UAPNTYYXicgqQPlezizrgTXeuESOdKW8kl0hz7I5p9CJTbimE9kcba8-cylGwzPQffuBE5YTdzHzkJwewWXf08pSiUkEG8ACYbP21BMCYF6e0oLfvHGj0KOxGX75OG1LpwOIY_Ut-Hyjd8IcQ_zA1zfObYWcUJ_fYxDz-XJBaTDhA0l-MaZ9hZ-AjtSz2PWQ89f2U6j7TT01895_cRjOmsg46oU7jKCvelIPmZvciUIS608ENVfKdyrZKOMkH0cjJeVhrLqitMUxAwuwHyOU9I8BrqY6FoIZNZ8dfiZEAqY.tGuhRmyQ7rld94N6n3hpCtXDW9a8zRemLB09xzPRGP8&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=sustainable%2Bnatural%2Bloofah&amp;qid=1772028251&amp;sprefix=sustainable%2Bnatural%2Bloofah%2Caps%2C118&amp;sr=8-6&amp;th=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">natural loofah<\/a> or sponge instead of a plastic one to wash your dishes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use ink <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/stores\/page\/D08D8700-35F2-44EE-A187-E41D2EE24B6D?ingress=2&amp;lp_context_asin=B0DHJDLKX6&amp;lp_context_query=pentel%20energel%20refills&amp;visitId=d94b6fe4-4ac1-41ff-818b-a58d8f2e2e68&amp;store_ref=bl_ast_dp_brandLogo_sto&amp;ref_=ast_bln\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/stores\/page\/D08D8700-35F2-44EE-A187-E41D2EE24B6D?ingress=2&amp;lp_context_asin=B0DHJDLKX6&amp;lp_context_query=pentel%20energel%20refills&amp;visitId=d94b6fe4-4ac1-41ff-818b-a58d8f2e2e68&amp;store_ref=bl_ast_dp_brandLogo_sto&amp;ref_=ast_bln\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cartridges <\/a>&amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/June-Gold-Thickness-Resistant-Dispensers\/dp\/B018A3C41G\/ref=sr_1_4?crid=255HXDPBIBQH2&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.do0ECQYDpFaekQzp-vatQh0r4ZD0kirc_p6CgFTyT1EuQX3BHhEtyiHC71_HIMxhO_sYSRg_e1W8MVkhFC82ZT6CtvpE2mEuMOyoKECPJCyU1lk0FdVJudFPobXyQE4yAuVxE8TxNmukjHCEivFdSW8SU2SvHmFcO7bEmMmICeC1LY1R5YwXYRO1tNQs_hHIOE8wMzQkivpmguKl0EOLXz8NujyNmvJi8AL1JmV6_bRAzJLAPvIGKl8MM7C4U0dAQVVN6V6rK_93iGZAIT6T_DrDE4fUXOjo6CrEWf60dnE.G2c9FKIA6v5YQc5aPefi0ByYtJ6pUDtNmVwjXR09bxs&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=graphite%2Brefill&amp;qid=1772049035&amp;sprefix=graphite%2Brefil%2Caps%2C158&amp;sr=8-4&amp;th=1\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/June-Gold-Thickness-Resistant-Dispensers\/dp\/B018A3C41G\/ref=sr_1_4?crid=255HXDPBIBQH2&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.do0ECQYDpFaekQzp-vatQh0r4ZD0kirc_p6CgFTyT1EuQX3BHhEtyiHC71_HIMxhO_sYSRg_e1W8MVkhFC82ZT6CtvpE2mEuMOyoKECPJCyU1lk0FdVJudFPobXyQE4yAuVxE8TxNmukjHCEivFdSW8SU2SvHmFcO7bEmMmICeC1LY1R5YwXYRO1tNQs_hHIOE8wMzQkivpmguKl0EOLXz8NujyNmvJi8AL1JmV6_bRAzJLAPvIGKl8MM7C4U0dAQVVN6V6rK_93iGZAIT6T_DrDE4fUXOjo6CrEWf60dnE.G2c9FKIA6v5YQc5aPefi0ByYtJ6pUDtNmVwjXR09bxs&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=graphite%2Brefill&amp;qid=1772049035&amp;sprefix=graphite%2Brefil%2Caps%2C158&amp;sr=8-4&amp;th=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">graphite refills<\/a> for your stationery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use unused paper from old notebooks &amp; put them into a binder to create a fresh notebook<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0BCFMGJP1?tag=bestprodtagb1915-20&amp;th=1\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0BCFMGJP1?tag=bestprodtagb1915-20&amp;th=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dryer balls<\/a> with a little Essential Oils instead of dryer sheets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use our dorm composting system for plant-based food scraps*<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Buy reusable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paulaschoice.com\/reusable-cotton-rounds\/3029-93029.html?g_ifcreative=&amp;g_partition=2325948130003784&amp;g_productid=93029&amp;g_source=%7bsourceid%7d&amp;g_adgroupid=1186375003887693&amp;g_adid=&amp;g_productchannel=Online&amp;g_network=o&amp;g_keyword=&amp;g_merchantid=33354&amp;g_adtype=&amp;g_ifproduct=&amp;g_acctid=333-443-7755&amp;g_locphysical=98045&amp;g_locinterest=&amp;g_placement=&amp;g_keywordid=pla-2325948130003784&amp;g_campaign=account&amp;g_campaignid=570504212&amp;utm_source=bing&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=US_Google_PMax_General_CN_GFF&amp;utm_term=570504212&amp;utm_content=1186375003887693&amp;msclkid=117cdb0ad49b1fbb8e98b29587494071\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.paulaschoice.com\/reusable-cotton-rounds\/3029-93029.html?g_ifcreative=&amp;g_partition=2325948130003784&amp;g_productid=93029&amp;g_source=%7bsourceid%7d&amp;g_adgroupid=1186375003887693&amp;g_adid=&amp;g_productchannel=Online&amp;g_network=o&amp;g_keyword=&amp;g_merchantid=33354&amp;g_adtype=&amp;g_ifproduct=&amp;g_acctid=333-443-7755&amp;g_locphysical=98045&amp;g_locinterest=&amp;g_placement=&amp;g_keywordid=pla-2325948130003784&amp;g_campaign=account&amp;g_campaignid=570504212&amp;utm_source=bing&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=US_Google_PMax_General_CN_GFF&amp;utm_term=570504212&amp;utm_content=1186375003887693&amp;msclkid=117cdb0ad49b1fbb8e98b29587494071\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cotton pads<\/a> instead of single-use ones<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use a menstrual cup or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hereweflo.co\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.hereweflo.co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sustainable menstruation products<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Before you throw something away, ask yourself if you can modify or alter the item to be used for something else like a craft or storage. <em><u>Reduce before Reusing. Reuse before Recycling.<\/u><\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create an <a href=\"https:\/\/ecobricks.org\/en\/what.php\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/ecobricks.org\/en\/what.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">eco-brick<\/a> with your single use plastic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid buying things packaged in excessive plastic*<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Energy<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Turn things off when leaving your dorm room (TV, lights, computer, etc.)*<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turn lights off around campus whenever you see an unused room with the light on (dorm lounges, study rooms, classrooms, etc.)*<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Minimize using generative AI to only when it&#8217;s needed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wash your clothes in cold water<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Air dry your clothes*<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep the windows closed during winter*\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If it&#8217;s too hot, <a href=\"https:\/\/collegeofwooster.webtma.com\/?tkn=6gPFOa6a5pTjoPIFy7jVPDg3Wn7rgMl5Hbg3cPwicPE1WJVn8ixBxPS5xmEOY-HjOzK7zvmEPDH2RFOfrYqDnYTVwKeMJ34FsuhvFhuquCaKvqGfUWgRRHHoLPvsnWW-6iP3ffqVGc-T_r-x7bnjSfU2HGMbPJv4nXP1jSavZGTzg-1XtRAlAIVsuD-ds5WUorEKi25aSMb6JRW6GWNaMrybVo6eKN--3HrvjTDyLZhK-iT1PQd8vCtM3br32hWJRYrOuRI4yM3ExUBVu7LEdYOIbuU274LEs8mwyq9QVZ8\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/collegeofwooster.webtma.com\/?tkn=6gPFOa6a5pTjoPIFy7jVPDg3Wn7rgMl5Hbg3cPwicPE1WJVn8ixBxPS5xmEOY-HjOzK7zvmEPDH2RFOfrYqDnYTVwKeMJ34FsuhvFhuquCaKvqGfUWgRRHHoLPvsnWW-6iP3ffqVGc-T_r-x7bnjSfU2HGMbPJv4nXP1jSavZGTzg-1XtRAlAIVsuD-ds5WUorEKi25aSMb6JRW6GWNaMrybVo6eKN--3HrvjTDyLZhK-iT1PQd8vCtM3br32hWJRYrOuRI4yM3ExUBVu7LEdYOIbuU274LEs8mwyq9QVZ8\">fill out a work request<\/a> instead<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Transportation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Combine errands instead of making multiple trips*<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use the <a href=\"https:\/\/wooster.edu\/sustainability\/transportation\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wooster.edu\/sustainability\/transportation\/\">ScotShare<\/a> electric vehicles for local errands<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Purchase carbon offsets for your flights<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Walk or bike around town instead of driving<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carpool home on breaks*<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take one less flight per year*<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Consumption:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When purchasing online, bundle shipments together<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shop (and donate) at nearby thrift stores*<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eat a more plant-rich diet (less meat, more plant proteins) &#8211; see our <a href=\"https:\/\/livewooster.sharepoint.com\/sites\/SustainabilityTeam\/Shared%20Documents\/Forms\/AllItems.aspx?id=%2Fsites%2FSustainabilityTeam%2FShared%20Documents%2FProjects%2FPlant%20Based%20Food%2FPlant%20Based%20Booklet%2Epdf&amp;parent=%2Fsites%2FSustainabilityTeam%2FShared%20Documents%2FProjects%2FPlant%20Based%20Food&amp;p=true&amp;ga=1\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/livewooster.sharepoint.com\/sites\/SustainabilityTeam\/Shared%20Documents\/Forms\/AllItems.aspx?id=%2Fsites%2FSustainabilityTeam%2FShared%20Documents%2FProjects%2FPlant%20Based%20Food%2FPlant%20Based%20Booklet%2Epdf&amp;parent=%2Fsites%2FSustainabilityTeam%2FShared%20Documents%2FProjects%2FPlant%20Based%20Food&amp;p=true&amp;ga=1\">Plant-based Recipe Booklet<\/a> for ideas*<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decrease your consumption of manufactured goods, specifically purchasing from large corporations. Ask yourself, \u201cDo I really need this?\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em><u>Reduce before Reusing. Reuse before Recycling.<\/u><\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take shorter &amp; cooler showers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use reusable silverware instead of plastic silverware: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/10-Pairs-Reusable-Chopsticks-Japanese-Dishwasher\/dp\/B083RZDK61\/ref=asc_df_B083RZDK61?tag=bingshoppinga-20&amp;linkCode=df0&amp;hvadid=80676876079869&amp;hvnetw=o&amp;hvqmt=e&amp;hvbmt=be&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvlocint=&amp;hvlocphy=98045&amp;hvtargid=pla-4584276354582965&amp;psc=1&amp;msclkid=1c770894a0d917599e86610bfc928494\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">chopsticks<\/a>, bamboo forks, knives, and spoons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Purchase everyday items from&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ohio.org\/travel-inspiration\/articles\/the-sustainable-way-to-shop-zero-waste-stores-in-ohio\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">zero-waste<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mainstreetwooster.org\/shop-downtown\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">local stores in Downtown Wooster<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use sustainable cleaning products<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid fully manufactured foods with highly produced oils like palm and soybean oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid getting fast\/takeaway food packaged in Styrofoam or plastic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upcycle or alter old clothing to something you could wear again<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em><u>Repair before replacing.<\/u><\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose natural, higher quality clothing that will last and be versatile in your everyday wardrobe (It will save you money in the long run!)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Action<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Close your blinds when you aren\u2019t in your room to prevent bird strikes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take a walk around campus or downtown and pick up trash &amp; recycle safely<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintcalculator.org\/home\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">carbon footprint quiz<\/a>&nbsp;to see how you can reduce your impact&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Walk around local areas and identify invasive species<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advocacy &amp; Education<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Volunteer with an environmental group<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be a climate voter: vote for climate related policies and climate-focused candidates*<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advocate for environmental policy by calling your representatives\u2019 offices*<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you have a slot in your schedule,&nbsp;take&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wooster.edu\/sustainability\/education-research\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">environmental\/sustainability course<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Join one of the many sustainability-focused clubs we have on campus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sign up for a sustainability themed summer TREK<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Have Fun!<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Take a walk on the trails of our local forests<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take a walk and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/collegeofwoosteroh.treekeepersoftware.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">identify local trees<\/a>&nbsp;around campus&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Host an environmentally themed book club, party, craft night, or dinner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=5xrWrKIVBgo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Make your own paper<\/a>&nbsp;using old or&nbsp;unused paper&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go on a wildflower hunt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Watch an environment-focused documentary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Host a board game night<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go for a bike ride<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Community Resources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mainstreetwooster.org\/farmers-market\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wooster farmer\u2019s market<\/a>\u202f(open May-Oct)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.localrootswooster.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Local Roots Market and Caf\u00e9<\/a>\u202f(our local sustainable coop)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wcsen.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wayne County Sustainable Network<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/citizensclimatelobby.org\/chapters\/OH_Wooster\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Citizens\u2019 Climate Lobby \u2013 Wooster chapter<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Check out our great tips below for ways that you can live more sustainably as a college student. The ideas are organized from easy to more challenging within each category. Starred* tips are especially impactful! Waste Energy Transportation Consumption: Action Advocacy &amp; Education Have Fun! 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