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Dear Students,
As you are preparing to start your first semester of college, Teens Turning Green would like to introduce you to our new fall program, Freshman Green 15. We hope this FG15 Welcome Packet will inspire you to transform your life from conventional to conscious and your daily choices to thoughtful and sustainable.
Included in this packet are the following items:
Welcome Packet for Freshman
• FG15 Overview
• 15 Tips to Green Your Life
• 15 Terms to Green Your Vocab
• 15 Things to Take to College
• Green Living ChecklistThis checklist is to inspire freshman to prepare for college in a more conscious and unconventional way.
• Project Green Challenge 2013 FlyerPGC, 30-day global lifestyle program designed to mobilize high school and college students to transition from conventional to conscious living. This October, students from all over the world are invited to take action through simple, fun, and eye-opening daily challenges. TTG is seeking campus reps and inviting students who want to participate to sign up here. It will be a truly amazing learning experience for all students as they realize how easy it is for one person to make a lasting impact on the planet. TTG offers great eco prize packages daily for the 20 best submissions. At the end of the 30 days, there is an opportunity for students to make it to Green U, the Challenge Finals and have a chance at a Grand Prize package valued at $12,000.
Should you have any questions, ideas, or comments, please contact us at [email protected] or [email protected]. Hope to hear from you soon!
Regards,
The TTG Team
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WhoTTG will work with RAs, Eco Reps, student leaders, school staff, and other interested individuals and groups to support integration of FG15 into the curriculum of Orientation Weeks during Fall 2013.
WhatThe Freshman Green 15 (FG15) is a campaign designed to raise awareness about conscious living, mindful consumption, and the collective impact of individual and organized actions. Through collaboration between upperclassmen, school personnel and incoming freshman, this project will encourage students to take sustainable action, initiated by the Welcome Packet.
The Welcome Packet is a list of 15 Tips, 15 Terms, 15 Essentials, a Back to School Green Packing List, and a flyer for our global Fall initiative, Project Green Challenge 2013. The packet will provide you with the tools to have a conscious college experience from the very first day of their freshman year.
WhenFG15 will be launched as a pilot program during the Orientation Week of the first 25 colleges or universities who sign on.
WhereCollege/University campuses nationwide
WhyTo empower students from day one of their freshman year to adopt a healthy and sustainable lifestyle that we hope will become a lifelong practice.
HowTTG will also develop a tool kit for student mentors that will be filled with fun and engaging activities, bulletin boards, and events that will allow this initiative to thrive throughout the school year.
In order to bring the Freshman Green 15 to life on college campuses nationwide, we are seeking passionate student leaders to launch this program. If you are interested in joining us to promote this powerful movement, please contact [email protected] for more inquiries.
About Teens Turning Green (TTG) is a student-led movement devoted to education and advocacy around environmentally sustainable and socially responsible choices for individuals, schools, and communities. TTG seeks to engage youth in the transition from conventional to conscious living, empowering action to sustain our planet.
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1. Aim for Zero WasteOne million plastic bags are used worldwide each minute. Saving resources and money while reducing clutter and waste is good news all around! Take a reusable tote to the grocery store, reusable utensils to the cafeteria, a stainless steel mug to get coffee. Say no to paper, plastic, Styrofoam, and cardboard .. because you CAN! Reusables save energy, paper, plastic, water, and the earth!
2. Conserve Water Can you imagine life without water? Water plays an essential role in each of our daily routines. There are several simple actions we can each take to conserve this blue gold! These include: taking shorter showers, turning off the faucet while brushing your teeth or in between washing dishes, doing only full loads of laundry, wearing jeans multiple times before washing, using recycled water for your plants, reducing intake of meat and dairy—the opportunities to conserve are endless!
FactAmericans throw away 25,000,000,000 (that’s 25 billion!) Styrofoam coffee cups each year! One million plastic bags are used worldwide each minute. After only seconds of use, these items spend an eternity in landfills – taking hundreds, thousands, even millions of years to decompose. The environmental and public health impact of our daily choices is massive!
FactOn average, Americans use over 100 gallons of water each day! As only 2.5% of earth’s water is fresh and available to a population of over seven billion, conserving this precious resource is critical.
ActionFor 24 hours, carry around your trash or write down everything you throw away. What could be recycled, reused, composted? What kind of impact are you having? How can you change your habits to live more consciously every day? Start with just one thing.
ActionCalculate your water footprint with this web tool here. Make a list of 3 things you can do differently and stick to it for 30 days. After 30 days, maybe they will become habits!
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3. Green the Daily RoutineUse safer and healthier personal care products. Why? Well, shampoos claim to create shiny, frizz-free hair; toothpaste promises pearly whites; and deodorant leaves us smelling fresh... but how? Unfortunately, more often than not, the answer is toxic chemicals. If you flip over any conventional brand – whether it’s mouthwash, soap, shave cream, or lotion, you will find an ingredient list of unpronounceable, untested synthetic chemicals. Neither the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) nor any other government review panel has approved the vast majority of the 80,000 ingredients used in these products, making it impossible to know their impact on our bodies!
4. Share StuffOur material culture tells us to buy buy buy, but this mindset necessitates high levels of waste production and resource depletion. It’s time to reframe how we think about material objects—to shift from a model of individual consumption (I have to have my own everything) to a model of collaborative consumption. By participating in sharing networks (Zip Car, thrift shops, yerdle.com, book swaps) you will be able to get items you need when you need them, without purchasing them all for yourself. This shift in mindset can dramatically reduce the waste we produce and the resources we consume, while saving $ and building community.
FactIndependent researchers have found repeated use of products containing harmful ingredients can accumulate in our bodies and lead to health problems such as cancer, reproductive harm, neurotoxicity, and skin irritation. But there is good news! Ethically made, USDA certified organic and truly natural products are widely available in stores like Whole Foods Market, independent green grocers, Target, Bed Bath & Beyond, and CVS – just remember to read the label! Also, there are tons of great DIY recipes online, which use ingredients you probably have at home!
FactFound in 30+ countries and 325+ cities, bike sharing programs are one of the fastest-growing modes of transportation in the country. As a result, bike share members drove an average of 523 miles less per year, translating into the reductions of 487.7 pounds of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere per bike share user.
ActionResearch ingredients in your favorite body care product on EWG’s Skin Deep Database. What kind of hazardous chemicals are used? Pick a greener and healthier alternative that is Skin- Deep approved and share what you learned with all your friends via Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, e-mail! Check out the TTG Greener Alternatives list for some great options.
ActionResearch sharing networks in your community. What kinds of items do you have that you use only occasionally and can share with others?
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5. Chart your Carbon FootprintOur daily actions contribute to each of our carbon footprints, the greenhouse gas emissions that are causing climate change. The choices we make about our living spaces, how we travel, the food we eat, and what we buy and throw away all impact our carbon footprint. If we make these choices through a green lens, we can help ensure a stable climate for future generations. Calculate your carbon footprint here.
6. Clean GreenChlorine, ammonia, and coal tar dyes are a few of the 80,000+ caustic, toxic, volatile organic chemicals (VOC’s) used in conventional cleaning supplies. These unregulated ingredients have been linked to asthma, reproductive harm, infertility, cancer, and other serious health problems. Manufacturers are not required to disclose ingredients on labels, making it impossible for consumers to know what’s in their products! Before shopping, research the product and chemicals used on EWG’s Household Cleaning Guide.
FactOnly 40% of the average American’s carbon footprint is due to their direct energy use. The other 60% is indirect; it comes from everything we buy and use—goods and services. Pay attention to your consumption and waste habits, and you’ll find lots of opportunities to conserve.
Fact80% of chemicals found in everyday- use products lack comprehensive ingredient lists and toxin information. Less than 20% have actually been tested for acute effects and less than 10% have been tested for chronic damages. Furthermore the Silent Spring Institute found concentrations of toxic chemicals inside homes linked to cancer could be 200-500 times higher than outside.
ActionChart your energy footprint for 24 hours with this calculator. Mark down everything you use that requires energy including flatirons, hairdryers, electric shavers, coffeemakers, toasters, transportation, treadmills, etc. What can you easily change in your daily life to reduce your energy consumption? What impact will it have in your life and on the planet?
ActionResearch the ingredients of your current laundry detergent online. Does it contain toxic ingredients? Find a greener and healthier alternative or perhaps make your own! Here are some DIY recipes.
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7. E-WasteMany electronic products are designed for the dump: they have limited life spans and become obsolete quickly. When no longer used, the vast majority are tossed into landfills or exported to other countries, where the toxins contained by these products harm soil, air, water, and especially health. Opt for eco products that are recycled, refurbished, recyclable, energy efficient, and (solar) rechargeable, with long warranties. Seek out innovative companies who are doing right by the people and the planet!
8. Meatless Monday Take part in Meatless Monday, the global movement to decrease our collective footprint and promote a healthy diet. If every American skipped meat and dairy one day a week for a year, the decrease in carbon emissions would be equivalent to removing half a million cars from the roads. By making the simple, choice to go meatless on Mondays, you will significantly reduce personal impact on the environment, improve your health, and discover fantastic new recipes!
FactE-waste represents 2% of America’s trash in landfills, but accounts for 70% of overall toxic waste. The recycling and disposal of electronics from the United States is rarely handled domestically. Workers in foreign countries are exposed to toxic fumes released during the extraction of metals, while burning pollutes the water, soil, and air. As informed consumers, we must demand that gadgets are produced with less toxic components AND that companies take responsibility for safe, just disposal.
FactIn 2009 the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) calculated that meat and dairy consumption emits more greenhouse gases than all of world’s transportation combined. The high energy and resource-intensive process of meat and dairy production consumes more than half of all the grains cultivated in the United States; 70 percent of all extracted fresh water; and creates one fifth of the world’s toxic manure and other pollutants. Whole Plant based foods can reduce our ecological footprint by about 50%.
ActionLocate a local e-Cycler who disposes of electronics ethically and organize an E-Waste collection on your campus.Check out Earth 911 to help you find a partner in your city or town.
ActionCheck out the impact of meat and dairy with EWG Meat Eater’s Guide and then create a Pinterest Board of the Meatless Monday recipes you want to try!
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9. Real Food
Choose Organic Food
Make eating organic a habit! Look for a #9 on bar codes (means it’s organic), the USDA Certified Organic label, Non-GMO Verified, and Fair Trade. Support farmers who are farming sustainably! There are a million reasons to choose organic over conventional!
Buy Local
Buy local and support your local economy. Local purchasing reduces the need for packaging, transportation, and thus green house gas emissions. Check out your local farmers market, CSA’s, and organic green grocers.
Too often people opt for over-processed foods over fresh, whole foods. By choosing USDA Certified Organic, Non-GMO Certified, Fair Trade Certified, or local foods, we are doing our part to maintain a healthy and strong food system.
10. Wellness
Caring for your mind and body is the first step to caring for the planet. Remember to eat well, get rest, drink water, and break a sweat to decrease stress and promote mental well being.
FactThe average produce travels approximately 1,500 miles from farm to plate, requiring a massive amount of fuel and energy. Additionally, synthetic pesticides and fertilizers are sprayed on conventional fields, which pollute the air, soil, and water – all of which ultimately damage human health and our fragile environment.
Fact81% of college students do not get enough sleep, which contributes to poor judgment, sour moods, weak memory, bad health, and bad grades! For better sleep, try to maintain a nutritious diet, daily exercise, and find time in your day to do something that makes you happy!
ActionWrite down a list of five key food products you currently have on hand. Research online and find five conscious alternatives to these products and write down a couple of reasons why. Share with your friends.
ActionFor 30 minutes a day for one week, take time for yourself; find a beautiful spot outdoors and practice yoga, go on a hike, write in your journal, read a magazine or book… something to break the cycle of school work and make you feel good.
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1 1. Ethical StyleIn 2011, US clothing sales totaled more than $329 billion. That’s 329,000,000,000 reasons to stop buying conventional clothing and 329,000,000,000 opportunities to opt for environmental and social responsibility through your clothing purchases! The best part is that you don’t have to sacrifice style for sustainability. Buy used or vintage, swap and share, upcycle and recycle. When purchasing new, check apparel labels for Fair Trade, organic cotton, Made in the USA, or with sustainable textiles and fabrics. Who says you can’t look great while being green?
12. Plant a SeedWhat’s more local than your very own home or dorm? By starting your own garden of sprouts, herbs, or produce, you can decrease your dependence on the global food system, truly know what’s in your food, and save money! You will be amazed at what will flourish in the smallest space or sill.
FactAmericans throw away more than 68 pounds of clothing and textiles per person per year, clothing and other textiles represent about 4% of the municipal solid waste. Up to 80% of the environmental impact of a t-shirt occurs post purchase (after you’ve bought it): the water, chemical toxicity, energy use and emissions from washing and drying your clothing.
Fact58 million Americans spend approximately 30 billion dollars each year to maintain over 23 million acres of lawns. The same-sized plot of land could still have space for recreation, while producing vegetables for a family of six. Grow organic food, not lawns!
“To plant a garden, is to believe in tomorrow” – Audrey Hepburn
ActionLocate and visit the closest vintage, consignment, second-hand, or thrift shop to your campus. Browse through your options and come up with an entire outfit that suits your style. Add up the price tags and calculate how much cheaper this outfit would be versus a similar new one from a department store. You may even like it enough to buy it! Let this inspire you to add a new section to your wardrobe, perhaps right next to the stripes? Call it… ethical style!
ActionPlant Non-GMO seeds in a pot (an upcycled can or jar will do great) filled with organic soil. Tend to them, nurture them, and watch your seedlings grow. Share a photo with your friends on social media and invite them to do the same.
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13. Become InformedKnowledge is power – and it is the only thing that has ever brought about real, positive change! Strengthen your mind, expand your scope of thought and reference, and discover the tools that will enable you to grow as an individual by reading books, articles, blogs, videos and infographics! Learn how you can be the change you wish to see in your own life, on your school campus, and in your local community.
14. Join the MovementAs participants in the global consumer-based economy, we truly hold the power to combat each of our global challenges. Though they may seem immense, the collective power of people is stronger! It will require patience and persistence, but through collaboration and education, the opportunities for positive change are virtually limitless. Get involved on campus or in your local community; find your niche, enrich your passion, and take direct action on local and global levels. Together we will change the world!
FactGlobal paradigm shifts begin with individuals changing their own practices and products. Each of our actions and collective efforts lie at the root of lasting, sustainable change.
“Being ignorant is not so much a shame, as being unwilling to learn.” - Benjamin Franklin
Quote“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” - Margaret Mead
ActionDive deeper into an issue or movement that resonates with you through a TED talk, article, book, documentary, etc. What did you learn? How did it change or strengthen your beliefs and ideas? Share it with the world through Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, etc.
ActionJoin an eco club on your campus, sign up to work with TTG’s Freshman Green 15 or Project Green Challenge 2013 at teensturninggreen.org or [email protected].
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15. Project Green Challenge 2013 Project Green Challenge is a global, month-long challenge amongst high school and college students to transition their lifestyles from conventional to conscious. Through simple, fun, high-impact tasks, students are asked to research the environmental and social impact of daily actions and practices. Learn more about how YOU can be a part of shaping a healthy, just world and sustainable future for all generations. Oh, and did we mention you’ll have a chance to win tons of amazing eco-prizes, a scholarship, eco trips, an eco lifestyle package, and much more!
FactIn 2012, nearly 2700 students representing 464 campuses in 49 states and 33 countries countries participated in Project Green Challenge.
Together, they changed the world!
ActionSIGN UP today to participate or to be a Campus Rep this October!
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Biodiversity: the variety of life forms in a habitat, biome or planet; a measure of a healthy ecosystem.
Collaborative Consumption: a disruptive economic model based on sharing or swapping products in place of ownership or hyper consumption; reinventing what and how people interact with goods. (zipcar is a perfect example)
Compostable: organic material that decays and can be used as plant fertilizer or growing medium.
Fair Trade: labor or production of items that pays appropriate prices for materials, goods, and services – specifically to or from developing nations.
GMO (genetically modified organisms): genetically engineered plants or animals that are artificially modified through the gene splicing techniques of biotechnology. Look for the GMO Verified label on your product packaging to ensure no GMO ingredients.
Greenwash: to mislead or spread disinformation (by an individual, business or organization) as to present a falsely eco-friendly or environmentally responsible public image; often used as a consumer marketing strategy.
Locavore: one who chooses to eat food that is grown, raised, and produced locally to lessen environmental impact and conserve resources.
Meatless Monday: a global movement to reduce meat consumption on Mondays in order to improve personal health, reduce carbon footprints, and alleviate climate change.
Natural: existing in or caused by nature; a word that is entirely unregulated in usage.
Post Consumer: material that has been repurposed after one or more previous uses by consumers.
Recycled/Recyclable: made of reused materials / able to be converted into reusable materials.
Ripple Effect: the phenomena wherein an initial individual action expands to impact others and spur further positive action, mimicking the occurrence in water.
Sustainable: able to be upheld while maintaining balance and avoiding collateral damage or depletion of natural resources.
Upcycle: to turn waste materials into desirable, usable, quality objects; in line with the Cradle to Cradle philosophy.
USDA Certified Organic: indicates that plants or animals were raised without toxic herbicides, pesticides, fertilizers, antibiotics, growth hormones or synthetic chemicals; not genetically modified.
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1. Organic, Fair Trade and NonGMO Granola Bars
In order to perform well, both in school and in physical activities, it is necessary to treat your body well by fueling it with foods, beverages, and snacks that provide sustainable energy and nutrition. Organic, NonGMO, and Fair Trade foods do just that—ensuring a balanced approach to farming and eating.
2. Organic or Natural Deodorant
The majority of our cosmetics and personal care products contain synthetic ingredients that have never been tested for safety. Neither the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) nor any other governing body has approved most of the nearly 80,000 chemical ingredients used in the United States, making it impossible to know their impact on our bodies!
3. Stainless Steel Water Bottle
Bottled water is more expensive than tap water. Most municipal tap water costs under a penny a gallon, whereas bottled water weighs in around five cents an ounce. Get a BPA-free stainless steel or glass bottle and save your money. Tap water scare you? Most tap water is filtered more strictly than bottled water!
4. Energy Star Mini-Refrigerator
An energy-efficient mini fridge will help you stay under your allotted energy usage quota and give you a clear conscience that your chilled food isn’t relying on a lot of fossil-fuel powered electricity. Make sure you buy an Energy-Star rated refrigerator!
5. Power Strip (Phantom Power)
We all use power strips to manage devices in our dorms, but even when a device is fully charged, if you leave it plugged in it may still consume electricity known as phantom power—small amounts of energy that are drawn from the grid even when devices are not in use. In the United States alone, phantom power costs consumers more than $3 billion a year!
6. Recycled/Upcycled Back Pack or Messenger Bag
The bag you choose to carry your books is a great opportunity to support producers and designers who act sustainably. Look for bags made from recycled or upcycled materials produced by companies that endorse fair trade practices. Purchasing one backpack may not seem like a big decision, but think about the enormous impact of students around the world purchasing backpacks!
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7. Recycled Paper ProductsPapermaking is the most resource-intensive and highly polluting of all manufacturing industries, requiring tremendous amounts of fiber, water, energy and toxic chemicals. The good news is that every ton of paper that is recycled saves 17 trees. Use less paper whenever possible, and when purchasing paper products choose ones made from post-consumer material.
8. Shower Shoes /Flip FlopsThere are many companies out there who are taking old, discarded rubber materials and transforming them into upcycled flip-flops, perfect for the shower or getting around campus! Instead of using synthetic rubber that is produced form petroleum, you can reduce your carbon footprint in a pair of stylish recycled rubber flip-flops. Even flip-flops can contribute to your zero waste lifestyle!
9. Recycled HangersEveryone buys hangers for their college dorm, but who says they have to be made of plastic? Think about alternative materials when you buy and remember that all the plastic ever created still exists! It will never break down or degrade naturally. “Every day in the US an estimated 15.5 million plastic, wire and wood hangers are dumped into landfills!”
10. Desk Lamp with LED bulb
All light bulbs are not created equal! When you go to replace an old bulb remember that LED bulbs produce an equivalent amount of brightness as an incandescent bulb, for about a ¼ or less of the energy. This means they will save you money and last much longer!
1 1. Organic cotton bedding and towels
While comprising only 2.4% of the world’s agricultural land, conventional cotton uses about 11% of the world’s pesticides and close to 25% of the world’s insecticides, making it among the most chemical intensive crops on the planet. Its been estimated that it takes nearly a third of a pound of pesticides to raise a pound of cotton!
12. Eco Laundry DetergentWhen buying laundry essentials, choose products that won’t expose you to potentially harmful chemicals. The U.S. government doesn’t review the safety of cleaning products before they’re sold and allows manufacturers to use almost any ingredient, including known carcinogens and other health-harming substances. Do your research and become an informed consumer. *ewg.org
13. Bamboo Headphones or Ear-buds
Everyone loves to listen to their favorite tunes between classes or while working out, but why not made an eco statement at the same time? Quite a few great companies are making headphones and ear buds that incorporate recycled or sustainable materials (like bamboo) that don’t sacrifice sound quality.
14. Reusable Bag
Next time you head to the super market and are asked “paper or plastic?” say neither! While paper is better than plastic since it can be recycled easily, there is no better option than a reusable bag. Plus reusable options come in lots of different designs and graphics to suit your personal style.
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15. Reusable Utensils Eating on the go produces lots of waste. Single use plastic utensils might seem easier in the short term, but every spork you toss goes straight to the landfill, resulting in unnecessary waste that will never go away. A true measure of a meal’s sustainability goes beyond the food itself, so keep a handy set of reusable utensils (sourced from eco-friendly materials like bamboo) in your bag for all your grab-and- go or takeout meals.
activeFor exercise clothing and gear, seek out sustainable and eco friendly items without the chemicals found in conventional products.
� Athletic Shoes(Montrail, New Balance, Brooks, Patagonia)
� Flip Flops (Planet Flops)
� Socks(EcoSox, Teko Socks)
� Road Bike (Vilano)
� Bike Helmet (Coyle)
� Bike Gloves (Sparta 7)
� Bamboo Skateboard (Santa Cruz)
� Skateboarding Knee Pad (Van’s)
� Yoga Mat (Prana, Gaiam)
� Yoga Mat Bag(Gaiam, Manduka, Nubegreen)
� Yoga Block (Gaiam)
� Sports Bra (Moving Comfort, Patagonia)
� Workout Clothing(PrAna, Gaiam, Manduka, Moving Comfort, Rawganique, Alo Sport)
� Tees (PrAna, Loomstate, Maggie’s)
� Swimsuits – Women (KellyB, BTC Elements, Nikster)
� Swim Trunks – Men (Tommy Bahamas)
� Board Shorts (Patagonia)
� Legwarmers(Maggie’s Organics, Artisan Socks)
� Leggings (Eileen Fisher, Pact, Gaiam, OMgirl)
� Gym Bag (Gaiam)
� Sports Balls (Senda Athletics)
bodyChoose sustainable, natural, andorganic body products instead of conventional products often loaded with toxins.
� Shampoo + Conditioner(Acure, Aubrey,Desert Essence, EO, Nourish)
� Hair Spray (Aubrey Organics)
� Hair Styling Gel (Aubrey Organics)
� Hair Brush (The Hair Do Company)
� Skin Care (Juice Beauty, Desert Essence, Acure, Aubrey Organics, Nourish, Lotus Moon, EO)
� Facial Mask & Scrub (Acure, Juice Beauty, Aubrey Organics, Pangea Organics)
� Blemish Control(Desert Essence, Juice Beauty)
� Bar Soap(Dr. Bronner’s, Pangea Organics, EO Products, Vermont Soap, Aubrey)
� Shower Gel/Liquid Soap(Dr. Bronner’s, Acure, Vermont Soap, Desert Essence, EO Products)
� Hand & Body Lotion(Dr. Bronner’s, Acure, Nourish, Desert Essence, EO Products)
� Deodorant(Aubrey Organics, Nourish, Alba)
� Tampons + Pads (Natracare)
� Intimate Wipes (Natracare)
� Hand Sanitizer (EO. CleanWell, Dr. Bronner’s)
� Sunscreen (Aubrey Organics, Badger, Burn Out, Desert Essence, Juice Beauty, Marie Veronique)
� Lip Balm(Dr. Bronner’s, Aubrey, Desert Essence, Pangea)
� Shave Cream & Gel (Dr. Bronner’s, Aubrey)
� Toothpaste(Desert Essence, Jason Natural)
� Toothbrush (Preserve,Radius)
� Mouthwash (Desert Essence)
� Dental Floss (Desert Essence, Dr. Tung)
� Make Up (Juice Beauty, Aubrey, Plain Jane, Jane Iredale, RMS)
� Lip Gloss (Juice Beauty, Aubrey, Jane Iredale)
� Cotton Balls, Pads & Swabs (Swisspers Organic)
� Makeup Remover (Dr. Bronner’s, Juice Beauty, Coconut Oil)
� Makeup Bag (Apple & Bee)
� Cosmetic Brushes (EcoTools)
� Nail Polish(Acquarella Polish, Priti NYC, SpaRitual, Zoya)
bathLive clean by removing harmfulchemicals from your daily bath routine. Switch to organic and earth-friendly products.
� Towels(Coyuchi, Gaiam, Bed, Bath&Beyond, Target)
� Bath Mat (Gaiam, Land’s End, Coyuchi)
� Shower Curtain(Rawganique, Green Home)
� Curtain Liner (Gaiam)
� Shower Filter (Rainshow’r)
� Laundry Hamper(Enviro-Tote, Container Store, Easy Breezy)
� Loofah Sponge (Twist)
greencleanThere are plenty of safe, green, andeffective cleaning products made of non-toxic, biodegradable, and renewable resources.
� All Purpose Household Cleaner(Dr. Bronner’s, EO Products, Seventh Generation)
� Laundry Detergent(Seventh Generation, Greenology)
� Dryer Balls (Woolzies)
� Scouring Powder | Scrub(Bon Ami, Ecover)
� Toilet Bowl Cleaner (Seventh Generation, Ecover)
� Glass + Surface Cleaner (Seventh Generation, Vinegar)
� Disinfectant (Seventh Generation, Ecover)
� Wipes (EO Products, Seventh Generation)
� Non-Chlorine Bleach (Seventh Generation, Earth Friendly Products)
� Trash Bags (Bio Bag, Seventh Generation)
� Scour Pads (Twist)
� Sponges (Full Circle)
� Dish Brush (Full Circle)
� Dish Towels (Full Circle, Casabella)
� Paper Towels (Seventh Generation, World Centric)
� Toilet Paper (Seventh Generation, Natural Value)
� Spray Bottle (Casabella, Container Store)
� Compost Pail (Simplehuman, Container Store, Norpro)
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Green Living Checklist
sleepMake your bedroom a cozy greenretreat from campus life! Choose organic cotton because it is free of toxic chemicals - healthy for you and the planet.
� Mattress (OMI, Lifekind, Earthsake)
� Pillow Top (OMI, Lifekind)
� Pillow (OMI, Lifekind, No Feathers Please)
� Sheets (Under the Canopy at Bed, Bath & Beyond, Coyuchi, Target, Land’s End)
� Travel Sheet (Yala DreamSack)
� Blanket (Lifekind, West Elm, Coyuchi)
� Throw (PBTeen, Coyuchi, Gaiam)
� Duvet Cover (Coyuchi, West Elm)
� Comforter (Lifekind, No Feathers Please)
� Bathrobe (Coyuchi, Gaiam, Yala Designs)
� Slippers (Gazel, Gaiam)
� PJ’s (Cottonfield, Maggie’s, Garnet Hill, Gaiam, Luva Huva)
spaceAs you choose your furnishings,décor and accessories, check out our list – cool stuff with no toxic chemicals. Healthy for you and the planet!
� Chair (Steelcase, Gaiam, HMU, Evolve)
� Desk (eBay Green, Thrift Shops)
� Flashlight (Freeplay)
� Desk Lamp (Ikea, Koncept)
� String Lights (Lighting Universe)
� Rug (Pottery Barn, Sisal Rugs Direct, FLOR)
� Storage Bins (The Container Store)
� Storage Baskets (The Container Store, Vivaterra)
� Closet Organizers(The Container Store, Home Depot, eBay)
� Drawer Organizers(The Container Store)
� Hangers (The Container Store)
� Trash Basket (BTC Elements)
� Mirror (Vivaterra, PB Teen)
� Bulletin Board(The Container Store, Best-Rite)
� Alarm Clock (eBay Green)
� Energy Star Mini Fridge (Haier America)
� Fan (eBay Green)
studyChallenge yourself to fnd schoolsupplies made of reused, recycled, post-consumer, FSC certifed, or otherwise green materials.
� Notebooks (Kejriwal, Ecojot, New Leaf)
� Binder (Naked Binder, Samsill, Earth, New Leaf)
� Dividers (Naked Binder, New Leaf)
� Filler Paper (Kejriwal, New Leaf)
� Copy Paper (New Leaf)
� Pencils (ForestChoice, O’Bon, Paper Mate)
� Eraser (Wescott KleenEarth)
� Pens (Zebra)
� Highlighter (Zebra)
� White Board Markers (AusPen)
� Desktop Files (Container Store)
� Scissors (Wescott KleenEarth)
� Stapler (eBay)
� Glue (EcoGlue)
� Tape (Green Earth Office Supply, Scotch)
� Pencil Case (Apple & Bee, Rawganique)
� Backpack | Carry-All Bag (Greensmart, Peace Frogs, Voltaic)
techMake a difference by demandinggreen tech and supporting the many companies who act sustainably.
� Laptop Case | Sleeve (GreenSmart, ColcaSac)
� Daypack (Mountainsmith)
� Digital Camera (Olympus, BenQ)
� Camera Case (Mountainsmith)
� Sound System (House of Marley)
� Speakers (Muji, Vers)
� Headphones + Earbuds(House of Marley, Vers)
� Cell Phone (Samsung, Motorola, eBay Green)
� Cell Phone Case (Rebagz, Vers)
� Charger (Solio)
� Power Strip (EcoStrip)
wellnessTake 30 minutes a day to relax, reada book, and meditate to keep life in balance. Opt for organic and natural products to stay well.
� Multivitamins (Rainbow Light)
� Sanitizing Gel + Wipes (EO Products, CleanWell)
� Cotton Balls, Tips and Pads (Swisspers)
� Bandages (All Terrain)
� Salves, Rubs, Remedies (Gaia Herbs, Badger)
� Throat Lozenges (Gaia Herbs)
� Sore Muscle Cream (Boiron)
� Flu Remedy (Boiron)
� Ice Pack (U-Konserve)
� Bug Repellant (Badger, All Terain, Mountain Rose Herbs)
� Poison Oak Remedy (Ojahs Naturals)
� Sunscreen (Aubrey Organics, Badger)
� After Sun (Aubrey Organics)
� Aloe Vera (Lily of the Valley, Aubrey Organics)
� Air Filter (Lifekind)
zero wasteStop the flood of single use disposables and change the picture one reusable item at a time!
� Sandwich Bags (U-Konserve, WasteNot)
� Food Containers (U-Konserve, To-Go Ware, Lunchbots, Onyx)
� Lunch Tray (Eco Lunch Boxes, Bridge-Gate)
� Lunch Box (U-Konserve, Eco Lunch Box)
� Jars (Weck, Ball)
� Water Bottle (Life Factory, EarthLust, U-Konserve, Klean Kanteen, Alex Bottle)
� Utensils (U-Konserve, Bambu, To-Go Ware)
� Shopping Bag (U-Konserve, Flip & Tumble, Ecobags, ChicoBag)
� Produce Bags (U-Konserve)
� Personal Towels (People Towels, Bambooee)
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