Here are many ways to get involved that help initiate new habits that are better for you and the community. Consider all of these tips and share them with friends. Help Luther reduce its carbon emissions and energy use today!

Reduce Energy Use

• Sign Luther's Energy Conservation Pledge
• Check out a watt meter to better understand electricity consumption
• Incorporate dorm and living space energy conservation tips
• Incorporate workplace energy tips
• Participate in the annual energy competition
• Apply for Green Room Certification
• Exercise outside, go on hikes with your friends, and connect to nature to reduce use of electronic entertainment and gym equipment

Reduce Transportation Use

• Leave your car at home, and use UCarShare 
• Join us on your next trip to town by taking the Shopping Shuttle
• Post your next trip, and look for rides using our Rideshare program
• Bring your bike, register it with Decorah for free, and store it in the Luther Barn during the winter
• Rent a bike for free to take into town or to Walmart through the bike share program

Reduce Waste

• Buy products with little packaging, or packaging that can be recycled
•  Don't throw away items with lots of life when you are moving out- Look for Trash to Treasure
• Take your clothes to Decorah's consignment shops
• Reuse a plastic container, cut small holes in its lid, and start a small room compost collection to take to the Caf once a week
• Bring extra office supplies or find office supplies for free at the Office Supplies Reuse Station
• Request to get rid of "stuffers" in your SPO

Change Your Habits

• Take shorter showers
• Print double-sided papers in Valders 377 (GIS lab), Valders 240, the Main Floor Library lab, and the Brandt Residence Hall lab. Just be sure to change the print settings after clicking 'print.'

Get Involved With Groups

• Join a student group related to sustainability
• Keep track of sustainability events by checking the calendar
• Apply for a Sustainability Summer Internship
• Be an Immersion Leader
• Sign the Graduation Pledge (Seniors)
• Check out these great Residence Hall Energy Conservation Tips
• Talk to your hall's Sustainability Rep for more ideas
• Check out these classes related to sustainability