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Take Action In The Residence Halls

Follow these tips to incorporate sustainability into your everyday routine. Sustainability isn't about doing everything perfectly – it's about finding what works for you!

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Reduce and Divert Waste

  • Find out how and where to divert waste in your residence hall, visit https://housing.ucdavis.edu/sustainability/waste-diversion-guide/guides-by-area/
  • Use reusables instead of single use items:
    • Use a reusable bottle to refill at filtered water refill stations in the Res Halls and across campus
    • Use a reusable straw, if able
    • Use a reusable cloth over paper towels and napkins
    • Use reusable containers to pack snacks, store food, school supplies, etc.
    • Use a reusable bag and avoid the 10 cent single-use bag charge in the city of Davis
    • Use refillable pens and pencils
  • Take electronic notes or use 100% recycled notebooks with soy ink
  • Print double-sided and use good-on-one side paper
  • Upcycle or repurpose items instead of throwing them away
  • Repair items instead of throwing them away or buying new; find repair tutorials online!
  • Buy used — Did you know the campus has two second hand stores? Visit Aggie Reuse and Aggie Surplus

Be Water Wise

  • Take efficient showers (Take a two-song shower!)
  • Turn off the faucet when not directly using the water (i.e. while brushing your teeth, shaving, lathering hands or washing dishes)
  • Wash full loads of laundry in cold water
  • Report leaks using Student Housing and Dining Service's online service request

Save Energy

  • Coordinate with roommates on sharing energy-consuming items such as refrigerators, microwaves, TV's, etc.
  • Use the computer centers for your printing needs instead of a personal printer
  • Use Energy Star Rated electronics/appliances that consume less energy
  • Enable power management features on your computer
  • Turn down the brightness of your computer monitor
  • Stop charging your electronic devices once they are fully charged
  • Turn off and unplug your electronics when not in use, and use a smart power strip
  • Take advantage of natural light and open the blinds
  • Turn off lights when you leave a room
  • Use the desk lamp instead of overhead lighting
  • Take the stairs instead of the elevator, if able
  • Hang dry laundry, when available
  • Temperature Control
    • Put on/take off extra layers of clothes instead of using the AC/heating
    • Open a window if the temperature outside is more desirable than the temperature inside and turn off AC/heating at same time
    • On warm days, close blinds to reduce heat gain from sunlight
    • Read the Thermostat User Guide for instructions on how to use your thermostat
    • Close all windows and doors while the heater or air conditioning is on
    • The Department of Energy recommends 78 degrees in the summer and 68 degrees in the winter

Eat Sustainably

  • Bring reusables and reduce waste of single use items when eating out:
    • Reusable Beverage Containers, Straws, Utensils, Cloth Napkins, Bags
  • Save leftovers for another meal
  • Choose plant forward meals (meals that focus on plant-based foods such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and legumes and can include animal-based ingredients in a smaller proportion)
  • Shop for local and seasonal foods (Did you know the campus hosts a farmers market in fall and spring quarters?)
  • Shop for other sustainably sourced foods, such as:
  • Find free food on campus and in the city of Davis through the Aggie Compass

In the Dining Commons:

  • "Try a Taste" of a meal before committing to an entire plate
  • "Just Ask" the server to customize any meal (no bun, half portion, no cheese, extra veggies, etc.) to your liking
  • Look for the sustainable icon on menu signage that identifies foods that are sustainably sourced (local, organic, fair trade, humane, and sustainable seafood)
  • Take one plate at a time. You can always get more if you are still hungry!

Transportation

  • Learn about your transportation options in the City of Davis and beyond (undergraduate students can ride Unitrans for free with their student ID card
  • Join the goClub
  • Learn about the bicycle rules of the road and find bicycle resources

Green Cleaning

  • Check out green cleaning products from your Area Service Desk to clean your space responsibly
  • Make your own cleaning products using vinegar or baking soda as a base and store in a reusable container

Get Involved

In the Res Halls:

On Campus:

In the City of Davis:

Have more tips? Email them to sustainablehousing@ucdavis.edu.