Recycling and Waste Stream Tips from the SLU Green Guide
Dorm Recycling Rooms
Know your dorm's recycling room and how it works. Each room should have a canister for recycling batteries, and compact florescent light bulbs, these items are toxic if not disposed of properly.
Plastic and Glass
Remember to recycle as much #1 and #2 plastic and glass as possible. Even if there is not a specific recycle bin for glass, just rinse it and put it with the plastics and the cans.
Buy Recycled Products
Try to buy recycled products. The label will state the percent of post-consumer recycled content. You can even buy printer paper that is 100% post-consumer! At SLU all our copy and printer paper is 30% post-consumer recycled content.
Use Both Sides of Paper
Take notes on BOTH SIDES of paper, and make sure printers are always set to print on both sides.