What YOU Can Do

Tips and Tricks to Reduce Your Waste

Reduce your Energy Waste:

• Unplug electronics you aren't using
• Change incandescent light bulbs to higher efficiency CFLs
• Adjust your thermostat a few degrees
• Air-dry your dishes rather than running the drying cycle on the dish washer.

Reduce your Water Waste:

• Turn off the faucets when brushing your teeth or shaving
• Shorten your showers
• Wash only full loads of laundry and dishes
• Avoid watering the lawn in the heat of the day

Reduce your Solid Waste:

• Use a refillable water bottle rather than a plastic disposable one
• Separate waste from recyclables
• Reduce junk mail by opting out of unwanted mailing lists
• Go shopping with a recyclable tote rather than using plastic bags

Reduce your Air Pollution:

• Ride UTA, carpool, walk, or bike to school
• Switch to environmentally safe products, toiletries, and cosmetics
• Buy local goods and reduce transportation impacts
• Be idle free and turn off your car when possible