Partying

Facts

• Making new aluminum cans from used cans takes 95 percent less energy and 20 recycled cans can be made with the energy needed to produce one can using virgin ore.
• It takes 200 to 500 years for one aluminum can to decompose.
• It takes about 450 years for a plastic cup to decompose.

What you can do

• Recycle cans, glass bottles and plastic cups.  Fore Greek houses, have recycling bins clearly marked and easy to access during parties.
• Color coordinate your recycling bins with other houses, so guests will automatically know what goes where.
• Have trash cans and sinks to dump excess liquid and food into to avoid contaminating the recycled materials.
• Refill your cup instead of getting a new one.
• Buy beverages and food in bulk to cut-down on excess packaging.
• Take a break and find other ways to have fun on campus.
• Go to an event at the Hop!  Tickets for students are always $5.00 or less.
• See a movie at the Hop or at the Nugget.
• Try some sustainable fun activities.
• Play sports (pick-up games, IM teams, club sports, varsity sports), hike, climb, canoe, go horse-back riding, play golf, swim, jump into the Connecticut River, ski, lounge on the green, do some people-watching, picnic, sun-tan…

Resources

• Earth Easy--Play Hard but Easy on the Environment: A website full of information on water-sports, eco-friendly boating, hiking, and having fun in your own backyard.
• The Dartmouth Outing Club  
• Picnic Tips - Tips on how to plan a great picnic (don’t forget to leave no trace!)
• GORP - An adventure site dedicated to providing answers for all of your hiking questions - with great hiking locations, gear, tips, and more.
• More Fun, Less Stuff