Columbia University Housing

The residence hall lounges are more than just spaces for a party or for watching the big game – they are also another place for green living. Here are some tips on how to do it:

• Whenever you can, turn off air conditioners and the lights.
  

• Is that television blaring in the lounge when nobody’s there? It only takes a second to turn off -- or simply unplug -- that bad boy when it’s not in use.
  
  
• General cleanliness can be a conservation measure as well. The less you stain and litter in your common room, the less toxic cleaners and fluids our housekeeping staff has to use.