Things to Do Every Day

When You Leave Your Room

Turn Off Lights

Turn Off Computer (Or Put It to Sleep)

Turn Off TV

Turn Off Fan

Unplug Chargers for Cell Phones, iPods, and Digital Cameras

In the Bathroom

Turn Off the Water When You’re Brushing Your Teeth

Take Shorter Showers

Use Less Hot Water

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Tip of the Month

Unplug iPod, Digital Camera, and Cell Phone Chargers When Not in Use.

Why: Chargers consume a small amount of energy anytime they’re plugged in—even if they’re not charging. It might not seem like a lot, but at a school as big as Penn State, it really adds up.

Get more tips. >>

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Penn State Encourages Conservation with Earth Week Challenge
Penn State is challenging faculty, staff, and students from every department and office across its campuses to reduce resource consumption. During this year’s Earth Week (April 20 to 26), the University community is encouraged to cut down on its consumption by 20 percent. The objective of the challenge is to promote conservation efforts in hopes to create long-term habits. Be sure to check Take Charge! and Green-PSU in the coming months for more information about Earth Week and Penn State’s challenge.

New Videoconferencing Program Saves Time and Money
Instead of driving across campus, why not hold your meetings right from your office? Thanks to Adobe Connect, Penn State employees can save time, money, and gas by using this new videoconferencing program. >>

Earth Day Seeded Card Planting >>

Winners of Take Charge! Student Quiz. >>

Spanier Announces Environmental Initiatives. >>

EPA Names Penn State a Top Purchaser of Green Power. >>

Take Charge Pen
Take Charge! is proud to present a pen made from completely biodegradable materials. >>

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