10 Ways To Green Up Your Act
- Reduce energy usage through actions such as activating power management settings and switching off computers, lights and equipment when not in use.
- Save water. Never leave a tap running and show your support for water saving measures.
- Reduce paper usage through actions such as double-siding when photocopying or printing, and using once-used paper for all drafts, notes and internal documents.
- Use durable crockery, cutlery, cups and bags to avoid unnecessary waste from non-biodegradable disposables.
- Recycle just about everything, including paper, bottles and cans, printer cartridges, cardboard, batteries, IT and furniture.
- Use sustainable transport. Walking, cycling, catching public transport or carpooling are all good, environmentally responsible options.
- Use the Green Action Web site tool to report environmental problems on campus and submit suggestions and ideas.
- Responsible purchasing. Buy socially-responsible, locally-produced, fair trade and organic products.
- Demonstrate environmental responsibility. Help people new to Monash understand the importance of sustainable behaviour by showing them firsthand - lead by example.
- Dress for the climate. Wear clothes that are appropriate for the weather - layer clothing so that you can add if you are cold or take off as you get warm.