Edit your papers and projects on the computer as much as possible. Printing multiple time increases wasted paper.

Print double-sided if permitted by your professor.

If possible, use a tablet or laptop to take notes. As college students, notebooks can fill up rapidly causing students to have to purchase more overtime. Many notebook covers are not recyclable and end up in landfills. Tablets can be expensive, so also look into purchasing notebooks made out of post-consumer recycled paper or refillable notebooks that allow you to add paper when the time comes to avoid purchasing new notebooks as often.

Buy used textbooks or rent them! Check out the CNU Book Exchange page on Facebook for students who are trying to sell books. Additionally, Captain's Locker, ThriftBooks, Amazon, and several other common book carriers for CNU have the option to buy used or rent. These books are often cheaper and overall, you will save paper by extending the life of these books past one owner. If you take good enough care of the books, they can often be sold again.

Find ways to integrate sustainability into your school work! There are several classes offered at CNU that have a focus on the environment within a variety of fields of study. Check out this course list provided by CNU Sustainability! Additionally, find and create research opportunities that allow you to find future projects and implement sustainable behaviors here at CNU and in Newport News.

Many CNU students participate in community service. This is a great opportunity to find service partners who are working to advance sustainability in our beautiful city. Check out the CNU Engage website to find community partners and research their goals/efforts.

Use energy-efficient settings on all appliances and devices. While this may seem simple, by reducing energy used in common appliances, you are able to save both money and resources while decreasing your carbon footprint.

CNU has buildings full of beautiful windows. Take advantage of this and use natural light whenever possible!

Condense your email list. Each email emits 0.000001 tons of carbon dioxide. While this may seem small, this number grows rapidly when dozens of unnecessary emails are being sent/received daily through mailing lists.

When purchasing products for your department or office space, look into available post-consumer recycled products through CNU approved distributors. Check out the Buy It Better List from CNU Sustainability to find approved alternatives.