Model Residence Hall Room
How to have an environmentally
friendly college residential
experience
What is the Model Room?
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The Model Residence Hall Room is a
functioning dorm room that demonstrates
how to live in an environmentally friendly
way.
The room uses Energy Star appliances to
save energy.
Room residents also practice
environmentally conscious living habits.
Our Residents
“Being
Anne Raymond
Dartmouth ‘06
environmentally conscious is easy. You
sometimes have to think a little, but in general,
it's not difficult. I see recycling as a key to
preserving the environment. We will not easily
cut down on well-established products that
produce waste, such as bottled drinks,
newspapers, and pizza boxes, but they do not
need to end up in the huge, incredibly thick
plastic bags that I see outside my dorm every
day.”
“I picture the room as a place to try doing
everything right, and proving that it can be done
without a lot of extra effort. Simplicity and low
cost will be key, both for me and Vicki and for
those whom we encourage to follow our
example.”
Our Residents
Vicki Allen
Dartmouth ‘06
“I hope to show [the Model Residence Room]
off. Showing the Dartmouth community the
potential for improvement will be a great way
to encourage that first step towards helping
the environment in any way they can. I also
hope that it is realistic and that at least
certain aspects can be easily incorporated
into dorm rooms AT LEAST by
environmentally concerned students,
hopefully by the student populous in
generally, and ideally by ORL.”
Our Model Residence Room
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The Model Residence Hall room is located
at 103 Lord in the Gold Coast—a prime
spot on Dartmouth’s campus.
Advancing Environmental
Excellence at Dartmouth
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Tulane University’s pioneering model
sustainable room was an inspiration for
Dartmouth’s Model Residence Hall Room.
Energy Star helped Tulane furnish and
advertise their room.
Dartmouth has a tradition of supporting
an environmentally-friendly campus. We
hope our Model Residence Room will
advance our efforts.
What’s in the room?
Energy Star appliances!
What is Energy Star?
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EPA program of voluntary labeling for
energy-efficient appliances
Shows projected energy savings
Meets government-set standards
For more information, see:
http://www.energystar.gov
The Following Energy Star products are
available for student residence rooms:
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Computer Monitor
Printer
Scanner
TV
VCR
DVD Player
Stereo
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Phone
Answering
Machine
Desk Lamp
Floor Lamp
Compact
Refrigerator
*See www.dartmouth.edu/~rwg for complete list of available
products
Computer
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Notebook computers use 80% less energy than
desktops
Flat-screen monitors use less energy while
increasing desk space and screen size.
Energy Star computer monitors automatically
power down to 15 watts or less when not in use,
saving up to 90 percent more energy than
standard monitors.
Many students use their computer to play music,
which cuts down on buying extra electronics
AND saves energy.
Phone
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Our phone isn’t cordless because
these use energy ALL THE TIME!
Telephones that have earned the
Energy Star operate on one-third
of the power used by standard
models.
Our phone also works as an
answering machine, cutting
down on extra appliances and
power.
Alarm Clock
Alarm clocks use
energy even when
they’re turned off.
 Almost all major
companies make an
Energy Star
alternative to their
regular products.
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Lighting
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We use Compact Fluorescent Lights
(CFLs) instead of conventional light
bulbs
CFLs are just as bright, but use
75% less energy and last 16 X
longer!
Using task lamps instead of
overhead fluorescent lights saves
energy.
Laundry Items
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Drying rack: Air-drying your
laundry takes NO energy!
Use biodegradable detergents
(brands like Seventh
Generation, ECOS, etc…)
Refrigerator
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Compact refrigerators may use almost
as much as a full-size unless they are
Energy Star approved.
Sharing a common refrigerator with
your hall mates is an easy way to save
energy.
If you choose purchase a dorm fridge,
Energy Star has just recently approved
compact refrigerators that use 20%
less energy than standard models .
However, all dorm fridges must be 3
cu. ft. or smaller to meet Dartmouth’s
standard.
Dining
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We use reusable plates, cups,
and silverware instead of
disposable paper/plastic ones.
What’s not in the room?
Why did we omit certain things?
No Printer
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Dartmouth students use
GreenPrint, a public
printing service that has
stations throughout
campus.
GreenPrint cuts down on
energy use.
We save paper by printing
duplex (double-sided)
whenever possible.
No TV
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TVs use more energy
than any other home
electronic, even when
they’re not turned on.
Watching TV in your
residence hall lounge
saves energy and is a
great way to meet your
neighbors.
Lifestyle Habits
How to live green at the Big
Green!
Ways to Reduce Waste
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Use re-usable mugs and cups
Re-use scrap paper
Recycle as much as possible
Buy items made from recycled
materials
Buy items that do not have
excessive packaging
Waste Disposal
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Sort your waste between
trash and
compostables/recyclables.
ECO Reps provide blue
recycling bins for residence
rooms and compost bins
are available in most
dorms.
What can you recycle?
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Aluminum Cans
Glass all colors
White Paper
Mixed Paper
Plastic (Numbers 1
and 2)
Cardboard
Packing Peanuts
Energy Saving Computing
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Turn off your computer at
night!
If all students used
Energy Star computers
and turned them off at
night, Dartmouth’s
campus would save 30
Megawatts per term.
Use Energy Saver options
so your computer goes in
sleep mode during
inactivity.
Heat
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Keep drapes/blinds closed for
better insulation.
If your thermostat doesn’t
work, call Residential
Operations (646-1203).
Don’t open windows in cold
weather! This wastes a lot of
energy.
Where to Buy Energy Star
Appliances
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Hanover True Value
(small appliances and
CFL bulbs)
Fogg’s True Value of
Norwich (CFL bulbs)
Aubuchon Hardware
of White River (CFL
bulbs)
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JC Penney’s
Wal-Mart
Kmart
Radio Shack
*Michael’s Radio and
TV of Hanover (DVD
players, TVs)
*Italicized businesses still need to be confirmed.
Learn about other Dartmouth
Environmental Initiatives
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Check out the following websites for
information about environmental initiatives at
Dartmouth:
-Environmental Conservation Organization:
www.dartmouth.edu/~eco
-Resource Working Group:
www.dartmouth.edu/~rwg
Please feel free to contact ECO for more
information at:
ECO@Dartmouth.edu