Sustainable What to Bring List
LIVING ROOM
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Light Bulbs: Energy-Star Certified Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) Bulbs
KITCHEN
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Garbage Bags: Purchase recycled plastic bags with high post-consumer Content (%) or
bags made with biodegradable materials.
Dishware: Purchase microwavable plates, bowls and mugs instead of disposable ones.
Buy a BPA-Free (Bisphenol-A Free) reusable bottle and coffee mug. These replace
disposable plastic bottles and paper cups for beverages saving energy, raw materials,
and money.
ACADEMICS
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Printer Paper & Notebooks: Recycled paper products with high (>50%) post-consumer
content
Surge Protector: Purchase with an On/Off switch, that are Underwriters’ Laboratories
(UL) approved
PERSONAL
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Shampoo, Conditioner, Soap, Toothpaste: Purchase those without chemical additives
that pollute rivers and streams. Chemicals to avoid include sodium lauryl sulphate,
paraben, phthalates, MIT (methylisothiazolinone), triclosan, tricloband, and/or silicone.
MISCELLANEOUS
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Laundry Detergent & Fabric Softener: Purchase biodegradable, non-toxic detergents
and softeners and/or chlorine-free bleach. Detergents made for cold-water washing save
energy and are a great choice.
Bicycle: Pedal power is one of the healthiest modes of transportation for people and the
planet.