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RECYCLING ON CAMPUS

 

Some students who live on campus think, "I don’t pay the utility bills so why should I care?" While it is true that you do not get a monthly utility bill, these costs are built into the room and board rates. Each year, Housing estimates how much students may consume based on the previous year’s usage and what the utility rates will be.

What Can You Do?

The most basic thing you can do is turn your lights off when you leave a room. It may seem like a small thing, but when you multiply it by 2,500 people it really adds up.  Many computers have a sleep mode that puts the monitor and CPU into a low power mode. A monitor and computer use 90 percent less energy when they are “asleep”.

Additionally, look for the Energy Star logo when making purchases. It can be found on over 40 different kinds of products such as televisions. Go online to www.energystar.gov for more details. 

Lastly, use LED bulbs. They give you more light with less wasted heat and only use about 1/3 of the energy. They can also last up to 10 years which will save you the aggravation of changing bulbs.

Recycling

Another critical way you can assist in taking care of our environment is to participate in your hall’s recycling program. We encourage you to separate your landfill items from your recycling. Your extra effort in sorting these items and minimizing landfill items will make a difference. 

Items that are recyclable include paper, aluminum, #1-5, and 7 plastics. Items such as pizza boxes with food or grease on them are considered contaminated and are not recyclable. Styrofoam is also not recyclable. 

E-Waste

Disposal of unwanted electronic devices, or e-waste, is not permitted in regular trash bins.

Suggestions

  • Conserve water by doing laundry only when you have a full load. Wash clothes in cold or warm water instead of hot water to reduce energy use even further.
  • Use natural light when available to light your room. It’s FREE.
  • Use task lights (desk lamp) rather than lighting the whole room to a bright level.
  • EIU is a compact campus. Try walking to your next class, and the class after that, and the class after that. Try carpooling if you absolutely need to drive.

Maintenance Issue Wasting Energy?

Submit repair requests (i.e., dripping faucet) at www.eiu.edu/housing/work_order.php.

Have an Idea to Save Energy?

If you have ideas to save energy, contact your hall council or the Housing Office at 217/581-5111.

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Contact Information

Housing & Dining Services

MLK Jr., University Union,
600 Lincoln Ave.
Charleston, IL 61920
217-581-5111
Fax: 217-581-6489


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