How can I make my dorm room "Green"?

Answer 1

Given the fact that you're in a dorm, which is pretty much institutional housing, not much other than buying organically grown cotton or bamboo linens & rugs. I can guarantee that the building, its furnishings & electrical power & heating won't be considered green in any sense of the word.

Answer 2

I agree with the previous answer. Not too much is under your control in this situation. Best you can do are control the things you do in your specific dorm room i.e. turn the lights off when not necessary, buy the smallest possible appliances (refrigerators, microwaves) if you are even allowed to have these in your room, shut down your computer every night and put it to sleep when not in use, buy "green" products, use energy-efficient light bulbs in all lamps you may bring from home and to replace existing bulbs in the room (if possible), recycle all of the paper/aluminum/glass/plastic you use (most campuses now have recycling programs).

just a few suggestions off the top of my head. if you can incorporate at least one into your daily routine, you're making a difference. hope this helped a little!

Answer 3

The easiest way would be to use plants. Fortunately, there are a number that don't require that much attention.

Answer 4

Gallon of paint.