Santa Clara University

Tips to take action: reduce, reuse, recycle, and respect, related to transportation. REDUCE: pollution by trip-chaining | REUSE: books about reduce, reuse, recycle | RECYCLE: use a certified Green Car Wash | RESPECT: your health with the AIRNow Mobile App. Read More »

Tips to take action: reduce, reuse, recycle, and respect, related to giving back. REDUCE: join a sustainability organization and work on a campaign like the water bottle ban | REUSE: returnable glass milk bottles and ice cream cones | RECYCLE: your hair with Locks of Love | RESPECT: adhere to and inform others of SCU smoking policies. Read More »

Tips to take action: reduce, reuse, recycle, and respect, related to a sustainable St. Patrick's Day. REDUCE: the number of bottles you buy | REUSE: your old St. Patrick's Day decorations | RECYCLE: all your bottles, cans, and red solo cups | RESPECT: learn about the Feast of St. Patrick. Read More »

We are in the midst of the 4th annual Residence Energy Challenge, taking place in February. The Challenge kicked off with "SCU Unplugged," featuring Supertonic, The JurassiC, & The Vanities. Show your enthusiasm: post on the Sustainability at SCU Facebook page, mention @sustainablescu on Twitter, and tag #sustainablescu in Instagram. Read about the event & get ready for the month-long Energy Challenge! Read More »

Tips to take action: reduce, reuse, recycle, and respect, related to energy conservation. REDUCE: buy Energy Star appliances to reduce energy consumption | REUSE: try reusable or refillable pens instead of throwing them away | RECYCLE: use rechargable batteries and make sure to recycle them properly | RESPECT: make sure to respect the environment by recycling your e-waste. Read More »

Tips to take action: reduce, reuse, recycle, and respect, related to New Year's resolutions. REDUCE: your junk mail with Catalog Choice | REUSE: Take advantage of the EcoTray program | RECYCLE: unwanted items using Craigslist | RESPECT: make at least one homemade meal per week. Read More »

Tips to take action: reduce, reuse, recycle, and respect, related to holiday gift-giving. REDUCE: your use of gift wrapping this holiday season | REUSE: old wrapping materials for your presents this year | RECYCLE: your gift packages and home decorations | RESPECT: the earth's natural resources during the holiday season. Read More »

Tips to take action: reduce, reuse, recycle, and respect, related to leadership and collaboration. REDUCE: printing costs and paper waste | REUSE: old tabling supplies | RECYCLE: electronic waste | RESPECT: the earth's natural resources during the holiday season. Read More »

Tips to take action: reduce, reuse, recycle, and respect, related to house parties and Halloween. REDUCE: landfill waste by cutting back on candy wrappers | REUSE: old Halloween costumes | RECYCLE: red cups, corks, bottles, and cans | RESPECT: buy your pumpkins locally. Read More »

Tips to take action: reduce, reuse, recycle, and respect, related to sustainable living. REDUCE: take the Bronco Hoofprint calculator | REUSE: plastic bag containers in residence halls | RECYCLE: cardboard boxes when moving | RESPECT: get involved with a sustainable organization on campus Read More »