April 22, 2022

3 Tips To Have a Sustainable Campus

Since University campuses contain high population that are functioning independently (staff &students’ residence, gyms, medical facilities and stores) thus, huge amount of waste are produced from it.

In universities, the Majority of the students are giving due care to their academic achievement role although their sustainability duties toward their campuses is undoubtedly much more important. our campus is where we belong, thus our duties towards its sustainability isn’t less important than our academic achievement duties and roles.

sustainability duties = guaranteeing the existence, survival of our campuses.

Here come your guidance to achieve your sustainability duty !!! (small tips😉😉 )

1- Ban using disposal items

Many Students tend to use Single plastic bottles, plates, cup & straws as they are easier to be used and disposed easily just by throwing them, consequently all of this wastes will be dumped in to the sea & simply will be contributing in increasing water pollution as it takes hundreds of years to be decomposed.

Consequently, students should utilize the multi-use items as (the reusable bottles, plates, cups & straws) so that, students can reduce not only waste but also costs.

2- Create a paperless campus (GO digital)

Nowadays, going digital instead of using paper is a crucial need on many levels. During the last 40 years, our worldwide consumption for paper has increased by 400 %, taking in consideration that paper industry is marking as the 5^th largest industry in energy consumption in the whole world, thus by using going digital will contribute in solving many problems that will not only save the environment but will also save a lot of money & energy resources.

Thus ,what can students use to receive & study their handout????🤔🤔🤔🤔

There are many helpful students’ platforms that can make students life even easier than that when using papers. These platforms can make it easier for students to send & receive edits on the document. In addition to that, it guarantees their documents security and enchaining the ability of finding them in more organized way.

1- Evernote: it’s a notetaking application, it doesn’t ONLY allow students to keep their notes but also PHOTOGRAPHS & documents

2- Dropbox: it’s a file hosting application, allow easily and safe storage for the document in an organized way.

3- Google calendar: it works as a deadline reminder so that it helps in keeping on track and following up.

3-Use sustainable transportations

There are many of eco- friendly transportations that can significantly contribute in decreasing our pollution footprint as that cars and similar transportations are main sources of greenhouse gas emission.

1- walk or (cycling): both aren't only eco-friendly choices but also helps in keeping the student itself healthy

2-public transportations: if many students tend to use public transportations so this will contribute in reducing air pollution and traffic jams.

3-hybrid vehicle: The electrical vehicle works as good option, in case of the students who can’t dispense the comfortability and the privacy of riding their own cars .