Sharona Nagamuthu

I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 each day that I do this.

Instead of throwing everything into the trash, reduce the amount of waste sent to the landfill by recycling. Georgetown uses a single stream recycling system, so all common recyclable materials (with the exception of corrugated cardboard) should be placed in the same bin.

Instead of just tossing out your trash, reduce the amount of waste sent to the landfill by composting. Hoya Hospitality composts back-of-house food waste in our kitchens, and all disposable to-go containers are compostable. Leo’s has compost, trash, and recycling options for post-consumer food waste.

Sign up for Hoya Hospitality's reusable to-go box program and use the to-go boxes to reduce single-use waste.

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 133 lbs of CO2 a month and 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.

Check out the Georgetown Office of Sustainability on Instagram @sustainablegu for weekly clues about sustainable features on campus. If you’re one of the first five to comment correctly, you will win a Starbucks reusable water bottle and free coffee voucher, courtesy of Hoya Hospitality.

Use Georgetown's bike sharing program instead of driving or ubering

Use public transportation, like a WMATA bus or GUTS bus, instead of driving or ubering.

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

Skip using plastic bottles and use a reusable bottle. (You could win a Georgetown reusable Starbucks cup by participating in the Sustainability Scavenger Hunt @sustainablegu or by being one of the top ten participants on EcoChallenge)