Inventive Renter: Green Dorm Rooms - 10 Easy Ideas
- by Diane Rixon on Sep 24th 2009 12:00PM
- staying green
Light up your dorm with sunshine power! Photo: IKEA
1. Go solar. Buy an inexpensive solar desk lamp, like IKEA's Sunnan, which comes in a bunch of vibrant colors. Consider a solar charger for your iPod, cell and other electronics, too.
2. Buy organic. If you can't afford an all-organic diet, don't fret. Most of us can't. But you can commit to buying organic versions of some of the foods you eat most often. At the very least, skip the "dirty dozen" – the 12 fruits and veggies most contaminated with pesticide residue. While you're at it, pick up some Fair Trade Certified coffee and feel better about your caffeine breaks.
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