The back-to-school rush is on. If you’re a college or university student eager to help save the planet, you may want to consider carefully the impact of your return to campus.
From recycled school supplies to local food, environmentally savvy students have lots of options for lightening their eco-footprints.
To extend your eco-consciousness to the entire campus, first find out how your school rates on the U.S. College Sustainability Report Card or on the international list compiled by University Leaders for a Sustainable Future.
For examples of what other schools and universities have done to lighten their planetary footprints, check out Worldwatch’s coverage of U.S. Campus Greening Initiatives.