Graduating Students Pledge

Check all that you pledge for:

Conserve Energy:

I will turn off lights when there is sufficient natural light or when I leave the room
I will use a surge protector if I am not using one
I will always unplug electronics that are not in use
I will replace ordinary bulbs with CFL’s
I will enable sleep mode for my computer when I am away for more 1 hour and power it down before leaving the office
I will burn some calories by taking the stairs instead of elevators
Change my room thermostats temperature
Purchase Energy Star rated appliances when old machines need replacing


Food:

Waste less food
Eat less meat
  I will eat vegetarian food for at least
1 day a week
2 days a week
3 days a week
every time
Go tray less in the dining services


Reduce, Recycle and Reuse:

I will always get my own coffee mug instead of using a Styrofoam cup
I will bring my bottle of water to campus instead of buying one
I will help to recycle all plastics, paper, cans and bottles, cardboard, toner cartridges and cell phone and batteries
I will reduce my paper use and avoid printing
I will set my printer to duplex printing
Add a quote saying "Think before you print" or similar sustainability quotes to email signatures
I will always buy recycled paper
I will first contact the property management to check for old furniture before buying new


Conserve Water:

I will make sure that the water taps are closed after use
Immediately call FIX-IT at 713-743-4948 if I find any leaks
Carry a reusable water bottle instead of buying one


Transportation (check as many as you pledge for):

I will ride my bike or walk to the campus at least once a week
I will walk or take a shuttle bus when ON campus
I will use a public transportation at least twice a week to come to university
I will make a conference call, instead of driving to the meetings
Carpool whenever possible

 

Student Involvement (check as many as you pledge for):

I will always check for updates on www.uh.edu/af/greenUH and www.uh.edu/green-uh
I will educate others whatever green initiatives I have learnt during my stay at UH
Discuss about sustainability and being green atleast once a week
Encourage all my friends to take a pledge towards sustainability
Share my ideas with others


Additionally

I pledge to consider all the social and environmental factors of my decisions at my work place.
I pledge to improve the efforts and steps to be taken towards sustainability, which I learnt during my stay in UH.
 I pledge to practice sustainability in my day-to-day life.


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