How to Go Green: Dorm Rooms

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Every year, intrepid young men and women set out for college. Even more exciting than this, is that for many of them, it's their first chance to live away from home. But, with the excitement and fun of furnishing a new dorm room comes a price. Every year, college students (and their parents) generate thousands of tons of garbage, because of the choices they make in buying furniture and accessories. Luckily, getting your dorm room to be green has never been easier. All it takes is a little effort, a little creativity, and a few tips and tricks. Click through for the best ways to make it happen.

From keeping it local, to finding good stuff on the cheap, to saving energy without sacrificing performance, there are tons of ways to make your new home away from home a greener place to live. Check out more tips, dig deeper into what makes a green dorm, and get examples of the greenest dorms out there, in our guide for How to Go Green: Dorm Rooms, over on Planet Green. And, while you're at it, be sure to take a peek at the guide for How to Go Green: Back to School and all the other guides for How to Go Green.