Going green in college can be simple. With just a few green items, you can take your boring dorm room into a cute and creative thinking space. Keeping those red cups and plastic containers around won’t give you a green dorm, so here are some items that will. Your wallet and parents will be very happy.
Recycled Water Bottles
Price: $5-15.00
Save money and plastic bottles by buying BPA free water bottles. Reusing plastic bottles can be harmful for your health. Most water bottles today are also PVC free and feature special filters that clean your water on the go. You can buy them at almost any retail store.
Target Furniture
Price: $20- 200.00
Target furniture is a hit with college dorms. Their eco-friendly line offers storage, modular boxes, and futons that will help your room look great by going green.
The Ultimate Green Store
Price: $20-150.00
The Ultimate Green Store offers a huge variety of green items like organic bed-sheets, school supplies, and eco-friendly speakers that don’t require batteries. Like Target, you can also buy eco-friendly modular boxes and create your own furniture sets! Check out their green dorm cleaning kits too. For 50 bucks, you get five fragrance and chemical free cleaning supplies and a durable tote.
Thrift Shops
Thrift shops are the best place to find items on a budget. Reusing items like dinner tables and chairs can help you save money and get those creative juices flowing. Many thrift shops across the country also allow you to donate your clothes as well. Call it the big switcheroo.
Freecycle
Freecycle is similar to thrift shops but there’s one difference – it’s free! The company allows you to connect with people in your area that want to recycle or reuse furniture, gadgets, hats, or whatever else you can think of. Check out their website and sign on to your area’s mailing list for free stuff.
Bamboo Plants
Bamboo plants bring good luck and everlasting fortune. OK, maybe not the fortune part, but they do bring good vibes and help you grow a green thumb. If you aren’t used to taking care of plants, than a bamboo plant is a good start. They’re tiny and require minimal care. Just keep them out of the sun! See more tips here.
Crock Pot
Price: $30.00 (If you’re lucky) to $180.00
Slow cookers are great alternatives to canned goods and microwaves. You can also make creative meals for you and the roomie instead of ordering pizza every night. Some slow cookers are better and hotter than others. Check out which one is best for you here.
Our Paper Life Storage
Price: $15-59.00
If you’re thinking about ditching wood and metal, Our Paper Life is great for you. Their products are 100 percent made out of paper, and require little to no tools to put together. They have special ‘Stax’ furniture that gives you a great space to stack your textbooks and a table that you can build with your favorite photos. Check it out here.
