How you get around and off campus can directly impact your finances, health, and the planet. Here are some ideas on how to do so while keeping some change in your pockets. Walk or bike when you can. (Actually, investing in a good bike is a good idea.) I understand that those of you going [...]
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Sustainable Living: Transportation
November 12th, 2009 
Mike 
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Tags: going green, Save Money, sustainable living, sustainablility, transportation 
No Comments »Sustainable Living: How Often Do You Do Laundry?
November 10th, 2009 Mike No, really — before you turn away in disgust, hear me out. First of all, there are many items that can be worn multiple times before you have to throw them in the wash (granted, this is assuming you don’t actually get them dirty, muddy, etc). These are items like pants, sweaters, jackets, towels, and [...]
Posted in Miscellaneous, Saving Money Tags: going green, Save Money, sustainable living, sustainablility 3 Comments »Sustainable Living: Small Ideas to Save Money
October 2nd, 2009 Mike Here are some ideas that will save you money and help the planet at the same time! Don’t buy bottled water (or bottled drinks in general). So many bottles add up in landfills, and your wallet doesn’t appreciate forking out $30 a case every couple of weeks. That’s a lot of money! If you really [...]
Posted in Miscellaneous, Saving Money Tags: going green, Save Money, sustainable living, sustainablility 2 Comments »Sustainable Living: The Project — Recycling
September 25th, 2009 Mike One of the easiest things to take up in the effort to be more sustainable is to recycle. Most college campuses now offer at least somewhere to take your recyclable materials. My college actually provides several bins for recyclables in each living unit and academic building and collects everything at least once a week. Find [...]
