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Energy Conservation
Compact Flourescent Light (CFL) Program - The
Residence Hall Association
is removing existing incandescent light bulbs and installing CFLs for energy savings. Four of the thirty halls are completed. Porch lights in two halls have been replaced.
Go Green Competition -
One of the goals of the challenge is to raise awareness of and promote greater campus involvement in conservation while still having fun.
Another goal is to encourage other students to “go green” and change their individual lifestyles and attitudes about the need for conservation and the importance of sustainability.
Recycling
Residence Hall Recycling - We field special efforts during student MOVE IN that collect castoffs and huge additional recyclable loads, some donated to local non-profitable entities and charities.
 Cardboard Recycling (Fall Semester Move In) - In 2002, the TAMU Recycling Program kicked off its first pilot residence hall recycling program. Since then seven additional halls have become a part of the program.- Donation Drive (Move Out) - The Heart of Texas Goodwill Industries and the Texas A&M Residence Halls have joined forces to make it easy to convenient for residents to recycle their gently used items. Donation trailers will be placed at two locations on campus during move-out to accept clothing, shoes, small furniture items, etc.
- Aluminum Cans - All halls have the option of collecting aluminum cans. They are collected and taken to a local recycling center.
- Mixed paper, newspaper, ink cartridges - Eleven halls participate in this campus recycling program sponsored by TAMU Physical Plant Recycling Center.
New Residence Hall Construction
Attain LEED Certification - The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System™ is the nationally aqccepted benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high-performance green buildings. LEED certification provides independent, third-party verification that a building project is environmentally responsible. --adapted from LEED website
Tips from ResLife's Carbon Footprint Investigators
The Department
of Residence Life's Carbon Footprint Investigators would like to share some helpful tips for reducing your carbon footprint. | Monthly Tips | What is your carbon footprint?
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