The average college student spends more on bottled water than on iPods or movie tickets*!
Whether you're a freshman struggling to get to class on time, or a senior juggling a full semester and an internship, time and money are precious commodities. Going green is the last of your concerns when there are term papers to worry about!
Luckily, switching from common disposables like bottled water, to-go coffee cups and paper towels to reusable alternatives is a quick and easy way to reduce your carbon footprint while saving some cash.
The interns at reuseit.com have selected must-haves for college students - all designed to help you conquer use-and-toss disposables this school year.
Click here to see their picks for eco-friendly college essentials!
Top 5 Disposable Habits to Kick
With just a few simple changes to your routine you can significantly cut back on the waste you create, making a huge impact. Here are five common disposables habits to kick:
- Say no to single-use bags - With an estimated 500 billion plastic bags consumed worldwide every year, this one is a no-brainer. Reusable bags are a smart, sustainable solution to the problem.
- Kick the bottled water habit - Bottled water is a rip off. Fill your reusable bottle at home or at the drinking fountain - save money and reduce waste.
- Avoid disposable coffee & tea cups - Don't opt for disposables out of convenience. Instead, save money and resources by bringing your own - you may even get a discount!
- No more paper lunch bags or plastic cutlery - Worldcentric.org estimates 40 billion plastic utensils are used every year in the U.S. alone. Packing a waste-free lunch saves money and resources.
- Cut back on paper towels/napkins - Ditch disposable napkins and paper towels by opting for durable, washable cloth napkins that won't end up in a landfill.
Check out more College Essentials as chosen by our interns here!
About reuseit.com
Recognized as a leader and innovator, reuseit.com won Green America’s prestigious Green Business of the Year in 2007 and their Longtime Leadership award in 2009. A trusted source, the company is a BizRate Circle of Excellence Gold Honoree and was recognized by Inc. 500|5000 in 2009 and 2010 as one of the nation’s Fastest Growing Companies. The company has been featured hundreds of times by major media outlets such as the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, USA Today, ABC News and Vogue. reuseit.com is an authentic, triple-bottom-line company, supporting Fair Trade Practices and donating one percent of all sales to environmental causes through 1% For the Planet. To date, reuseit.com has empowered its 250,000+ customers to eliminate nearly 1 billion use-and-toss items. Read more about the company’s vision and join the conversation on Twitter and Facebook.
*Fast Company, 2007
Whether you're a freshman struggling to get to class on time, or a senior juggling a full semester and an internship, time and money are precious commodities. Going green is the last of your concerns when there are term papers to worry about!
Luckily, switching from common disposables like bottled water, to-go coffee cups and paper towels to reusable alternatives is a quick and easy way to reduce your carbon footprint while saving some cash.
The interns at reuseit.com have selected must-haves for college students - all designed to help you conquer use-and-toss disposables this school year.
Click here to see their picks for eco-friendly college essentials!
Top 5 Disposable Habits to Kick
With just a few simple changes to your routine you can significantly cut back on the waste you create, making a huge impact. Here are five common disposables habits to kick:
- Say no to single-use bags - With an estimated 500 billion plastic bags consumed worldwide every year, this one is a no-brainer. Reusable bags are a smart, sustainable solution to the problem.
- Kick the bottled water habit - Bottled water is a rip off. Fill your reusable bottle at home or at the drinking fountain - save money and reduce waste.
- Avoid disposable coffee & tea cups - Don't opt for disposables out of convenience. Instead, save money and resources by bringing your own - you may even get a discount!
- No more paper lunch bags or plastic cutlery - Worldcentric.org estimates 40 billion plastic utensils are used every year in the U.S. alone. Packing a waste-free lunch saves money and resources.
- Cut back on paper towels/napkins - Ditch disposable napkins and paper towels by opting for durable, washable cloth napkins that won't end up in a landfill.
Check out more College Essentials as chosen by our interns here!
About reuseit.com
Recognized as a leader and innovator, reuseit.com won Green America’s prestigious Green Business of the Year in 2007 and their Longtime Leadership award in 2009. A trusted source, the company is a BizRate Circle of Excellence Gold Honoree and was recognized by Inc. 500|5000 in 2009 and 2010 as one of the nation’s Fastest Growing Companies. The company has been featured hundreds of times by major media outlets such as the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, USA Today, ABC News and Vogue. reuseit.com is an authentic, triple-bottom-line company, supporting Fair Trade Practices and donating one percent of all sales to environmental causes through 1% For the Planet. To date, reuseit.com has empowered its 250,000+ customers to eliminate nearly 1 billion use-and-toss items. Read more about the company’s vision and join the conversation on Twitter and Facebook.
*Fast Company, 2007