Well you finally made it, out from under mom and dad’s watchful eye, and into the responsible world of college. Now that you’re in your dormitory and have met your friends you still want to contribute to the social and economic issues that face the world. What better way than to decorate your dormitory in the greenest way possible?
At first this may seem like a daunting task but get the help of your dormitory mates and start thinking outside of the box. Go to thrift stores or ask your parents for old furniture, stuff that they really do not want back; you can convert the old furniture into something totally new. Old rug swatches can be hung on your dormitory walls in a modern and eclectic form of 3D modern art. Used water bottles can be collected and used to make lights or small vases from a unique flower arrangement. There is paint that is now available that has been certified as green and it does the job as well as any other paint.
One thing to not forget is to make sure that there is a recyclable can in every room of your dormitory, so that there is no excuse for someone not recycling. Post signs and make them obvious with the information of what is exactly recyclable in your area. Transforming your dormitory into a green one is a great way to meet the other students that live there and a great way to contribute to the conservation of our planet.
