What You Can Do to Reduce Waste

Here are a few simple ideas you can follow to help reduce waste:

• Support APU’s recycling efforts (see the APU Recycling Guide (PDF)).
• Learn about Energy Conservation Tips for Offices (PDF).
• Learn how to Go Green in Your Dorm (PDF).
• Use both sides of your paper.
• Follow the 15-minute rule: If you are leaving your room for more than 15 minutes, turn the lights off.
• Keep your air conditioner set at 76 degrees or higher.
• Turn off your computer and monitor at the end of each day.
• Carpool or take alternative transportation when possible (see APU’s employee rideshare program).
• Ride your bike.
• Conserve water with shorter showers.
• Buy from and donate to thrift stores.
• Preserve our landfills by repairing items instead of replacing them.
• Use window blinds to reduce air conditioning demand.

The Azusa Pacific campus features numerous locations where members of the APU community can bring their recyclable white paper, mixed paper, and/or newspapers:

East Campus

West Campus

Have More Ideas?

We want to hear from you. Forward your ideas on how to reduce waste to Toney Snyder at [email protected].