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Tips for Saving Energy All Year Round

TU spends over $10 million on energy each year. Consider the following conservation tips to help save energy costs: -Turn it off! This includes computer monitors, appliances and all lights when not in use. Turn off the lights when you leave a room, even if there is a room sensor. -Unplug unused electronics, or turn […]

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TU Gets Around

UU Susquehanna Patio, Noon – 3 p.m. Learn about alternative transportation options on campus for “Sustainable Transportation Month” here at TU! Sign up for a Zipcar membership, register for the TU Carpool program, get information about the TU Shuttle and Collegetown Bus, or loan a bike for the semester through the BikeShare.  

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TU to Provide Recycling Bins to Residence Hall Rooms in Fall 2013

Beginning in Fall 2013, every residence hall on campus will have a desk-side recycling bin courtesy of TU. The initiative is the result of a collaboration between the Office of Sustainability, Housing and Residence Life, and University Residence Government (URG). As a part of this initiative, every student who lives in the residence halls will […]

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STARS Report Measures TU’s Sustainability Efforts

TU’s Sustainability Tracking and Assessment Report Showcases the University’s Sustainability Performance in Operations, Education, and Administration The Sustainability Tracking and Assessment Reporting System (STARS) is a program of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) to measure and compare higher education institution’s performance on sustainability. STARS is recognized as the most […]

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Eco-Reps: Peer Environmental Education Program

The Office of Sustainability seeks eco-reps to help engage Towson students in environmental actions and activities. Eco-reps serve as liaisons between the student body and the Office of Sustainability at Towson and help our campus in the transformation towards an eco-conscious community. The commitment is about 1 hour  per week and the positions are unpaid. […]

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Eco-Reps: Peer Environmental Education Program

The Office of Sustainability seeks eco-reps to help engage Towson students in environmental actions and activities. Eco-reps serve as liaisons between the student body and the Office of Sustainability at Towson and help our campus in the transformation towards an eco-conscious community. The commitment is about 1 hour  per week and the positions are unpaid. […]

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Eco-Reps: Peer Environmental Education Program

The Office of Sustainability seeks eco-reps to help engage Towson students in environmental actions and activities. Eco-reps serve as liaisons between the student body and the Office of Sustainability at Towson and help our campus in the transformation towards an eco-conscious community. The commitment is about 1 hour  per week and the positions are unpaid. […]

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