Moving to a new place gives you a different kind of freedom. There are so many new places to see and there are so many new things to try. And in the midst of all this, we can sometimes get too absorbed in the excitement and forget our new residential responsibilities. One of the best things to fulfill this is to be aware of its problems and be a part of the solution no matter how short your stay will be. As students of Baguio City would come to know, it pays to reduce waste. It’s one of the biggest predicaments that they could help alleviate. Here are some tips and tricks to make your Baguio student-life more eco-friendly.
Be More Eco-Friendly When Moving In
When moving in all your stuff to your new home, try reusing old boxes rather than buying new tubs or cardboard boxes to reduce waste. If you don’t have any at home, you can try asking stores around your neighborhood. You can again reuse these to store your things throughout the school year. Then, when packing breakable items, skip the bubble wraps and foams and use your clothes, towels, and beddings as protection instead.
Think Before You Buy
Before you start buying new things for your dorm, think about where they’ll end up in a few month’s time or after your studies. Remember that you’re only living in your dorm temporarily. So, make sure that you’re purchasing sustainable items that won’t be another non-recyclable item headed for the overflowing dumpsites of Baguio City. You can also try using secondhand items to reduce waste. For your food supplies, it would also be more eco-friendly if you buy in bulk to lessen the packaging thrown out.
Invest in Reusable Items
Reusable items will save you tons of waste in your school years. One of the things you can invest in is a great and longlasting reusable water bottle that’ll help you avoid contributing to the plastic water bottle waste. You should also always have reusable shopping bags with you for groceries or other emergencies. Other reusable items you can consider investing in are straws, storage bags, and utensils.
Clean Sustainably
Even in cleaning, you could go more eco-friendly. Instead of stocking up on the paper towels, why not make your own reusable rags from old clothes that you don’t use anymore. And as much as possible, go natural with your dorm cleaning products and again take note of reusable cleaning items.