Green Your Dorm Room

With so much to think about when heading back to college like your roommate, your class schedule, which campus clubs to join and how long the library stays open for studying, who has time to think about going Green in their dorm room?

Luckily, Patch has you covered with some simple tips on creating an eco-friendly dorm room.

Instead of: Cases of plastic water bottles

Go Green with: A tabletop filter and a pretty stainless steel water bottle

Instead of: Regular coffee

Go Green with: Organic, fair trade coffee

Instead of: Traditional notebooks farmed from forests

Go Green with: Notebooks made from recycled materials 

Instead of: Air freshener plug-ins

Go Green with: Natural air freshener that uses essential oils

Instead of: Traditional chemical-laden sheets, pillows and blankets

Go Green with: Organic cotton sheets, pillows and blankets

Instead of: Paper plates, napkins and utensils

Go Green with: Reusable plates, napkins and silverware

Instead of: Plastic decorations

Go Green with: Live plants that clean the air

Instead of: Buying decorations and furniture

Go Green with: Recycled/used decorations and furniture

What are your tips for creating an eco-friendly dorm room?