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In both your household living areas and your co-op common rooms, you can make co-operative choices that help make a sustainable difference. Find more ways to go green.
Did you know?
Screen savers do not save energy. In fact, they consume almost as much energy as a computer in use (most power consumption comes from the monitor). Turning off your computer monitor saves much more money and energy.
Tune in, Turn off and unplug
Your electronics– TV, VCR, DVD etc. –use power, even when you turn them off. Unplug and save money – and energy. If you plug them into a power bar, you can shut them off when you’re not using them and you won’t have to reprogram your equipment when you turn it back on!
Sit pretty
Consider buying second-hand furniture. If you do buy new furniture, look for pieces that are made from natural materials or recycled content.
Give it away now
Electronics contain dangerous materials such as lead and mercury. Recycle your old televisions, computer monitors, etc., and keep hazardous compounds and chemicals out of the water and landfill. Try Freecycle for electronic recycling info.
Magic carpets
Before you buy a new rug, find out where it was made. Ask your furniture vendor under what conditions your carpets were produced, and consider buying floor-coverings from vendors that can prove safe and equitable working conditions for their workers.
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