Ways to Conserve
At Penn State
At Penn State
- Don’t Let the Water Run When You’re Brushing Your Teeth.
Why: You’ll save a gallon of water each time you brush. - Take the Stairs.
Why: If every resident student at University Park took the stairs once a day instead of the elevator, it would prevent 7.2 million pounds of greenhouse gas emissions per year—the equivalent of taking 404 cars off the road. - Use Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs.
Why: An 18-watt compact fluorescent lightbulb uses about three-quarters less energy than a 60-watt incandescent lightbulb—and gives off about the same amount of light. (Fluorescent bulbs last longer, too.) - Put Your Computer Monitor to Sleep. (How to Do It)
Why: Your computer monitor uses more energy than your hard drive. If you don’t want to shut down your entire computer, just put the monitor to sleep. Your IM programs will remain active. - Turn Off TVs and Other Electronics When Not in Use.
Why: If 5,000 students turn off their TVs when not in use, it prevents 3.6 million pounds of greenhouse gas emissions per year—the same as taking 204 cars off the road. - Keep Windows Closed When the Heat Is On.
Why: One pound of coal is burned for every hour your window is open during the heating season, creating fumes that cause air pollution. - Shut Down Your Computer at Night.
Why: If all the resident students at Penn State Berks shut their computers down every night, it would prevent 692,251 pounds of greenhouse gas emissions per year. - Turn Off Your Screen Savers.
Why: Screen savers don’t save energy. They actually use more energy than your computer does during normal operation. Many of them also prevent your computer from going into power-saving or “sleep” mode. - Turn Out the Lights When You Leave Your Room.
Why: If the lights in every residence hall room at University Park were kept off for just one additional hour per day for one semester, it would be the same as taking 1,173 cars—and their air-polluting fumes—off the road. - Take Shorter Showers.
Why: If every student who lives on campus at University Park reduced his or her shower by just five minutes, we would save 100,000 gallons of water each school year. That’s enough to fill five swimming pools! - Buy Energy-Efficient Products.
Why: They use less energy than standard products and are better for the environment. - 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. - Keep Your Refrigerator Full.
Why: Your refrigerator uses less energy when it’s full. Keep it stocked with fruit, bottled water, and your favorite snacks. (Try cold candy bars for a refreshing treat.) - Walk Instead of Riding the Bus.
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