JUF : JCRC : Environmental Initiative : On campus

What you can do

“When a group of people are sailing in a boat, none of them has a right to bore a hole under his own seat.”

Israel Meir ha-Kohen

On campus

The college campus is an ideal setting for the motivated environmentalist. As a student, there are many opportunities for making your campus and community more environmentally sound, organizing political advocacy initiatives, and engaging in hands-on volunteer activities.

General

10 steps toward greening your Hillel
Learn what’s happening at Hillels worldwide – type ‘environmental’ into the search bar and find green programs to adapt to your own campus.
Tips from the University of Chicago on how to green your Registered Student Organization event
The National Recycling Coalition promotes investment in residential recycling programs
As students prepare to head back to school, they should consider what types of green paper sources are available to them.
Environmentally Friendly Ideas for Dorm Rooms and Campus Life
The Student Climate Change Coalition is a non-partisan student group, which strives to bridge the gap between the left and right in the fight against climate change
Eco-friendly light sources for college students
A list of easy replacements to make when moving into a college environment
How to decorate your room in a green fashion

Specific Illinois Campus Environmental Groups