Getting to Campus

UW Commuter Services offers many environmentally friendly options for getting to campus

• King County's Commute Solutions web site explains the Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) program and how you can get involved
• Pierce County's Commute Trip Reduction web page has information on the program and options available on bus, rail, ferry, and more
• Snohomish County transportation options
• Riding the bus: use your cell phone to find the location of your bus

While At UW

Whether it's recycling, ordering office supplies, or turning off the lights, you can "go green" right here at UW

• The Transportation Services web site offers a host of solid waste/recycling options on campus
• Visit the eProcurement green purchasing page for ideas on purchasing "green" office products and equipment
  
• Creative Communications offers eco-friendly printing options on campus
• UW Conference Management offers ideas for green meetings
• The Environmental Stewards team offers:
  • List of Resources-- links to sustainability efforts around campus
  • A Green Office checklist -- take a look to see how you're doing and other ways to go greener
    
  • Green tip of the month: Greening your meetings

Local Recycling Resources

• Re-use! UW Surplus Inventory, part of Facilities Services, accepts surplus items for sale and auction. Visit the web site for more information on upcoming sales, delivering surplus items and more.
• Seattle Public Utilities offers a comprehensive Guide to Recycling. If you are a Seattle resident, recycling service to your house or apartment is free. 
• The use of computers, televisions and other electronics continues to grow. As older electronics are replaced, the volume of electronic waste increases. See this site for more information on local electronics recycling.
• The Washington State Department of Ecology maintains a database of recycling opportunities in Washington State. Click to learn more about Recycle Assistance.
• Waste 101: Advice on waste reduction from UW Students Expressing Environmental Dedication (SEED)

Carbon Footprint Calculator

You may be surprised by how much Co2 you emit each year.  Calculate your personal impact and learn how you can reduce or even eliminate your emissions of carbon dioxide.

• An Inconvenient Truth
  http://www.climatecrisis.net/takeaction/carboncalculator/
• Carbon Footprint
  http://www.carbonfootprint.com/calculator.aspx
• Be Green Now
  http://www.begreennow.com