Some things you could do to become more sustainable
Make some small changes to what you do and be surprised by the results.
Being sustainable doesn't have to always be about the
big projects. At Hadlow College, we
encourage both our staff and students to take small steps by following some of
the tips below:
- Turn off unnecessary electrical
devices when you leave a room for more than 15 minutes.
- Enable your computer to go into
sleep mode and do not leave it on all night.
- Switch off or unplug your
mobile phone charger when charging is complete.
- Close curtains or blinds at
night in the winter and during the day in the summer.
- Carry a reusable cup or bottle
of water to save using disposable cups.
- Switch off lights when you
leave a room and in winter shut doors and windows to conserve heat.
- Use recycling facilities rather
than throwing everything in the nearest bin.
- Turn off the water whilst
you're brushing your teeth.
- Save paper by thinking before
you print; use print preview to check you're only printing what you need and
print double-sided where you can.
- Take a tote bag with you for
shopping so you don't have to use or buy plastic bags; if you forget then
re-use the plastic bag.
- Cut down on wasted car
journeys. Car share, catch the bus,
cycle or walk if you can.
By following
these simple guidelines everyone can make a difference.
