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Campus sustainability efforts are integrated into the everyday lives of UL Lafayette students, faculty, staff, and administration.  Residence Life is no exception!

Being a Ragin' Cajun means being an active member of our community, a citizen of the world, and a steward of the environment around us. 

Use the resouces below to start building your sustainable living habits.  

Quick tips for setting up your green room:

  • Reduce and reuse!
    • Use a reusable water bottle instead of buying plastic bottles.  Filtered water is available from some drinking fountains.  Personal filter jugs (like Brita) are also a great option.
    • Use reusable plates, cutlery, and a coffee mug.  
    • Use a reusable straw when buying fountain drinks on campus and around town.  Get in the habit of keeping your reusable bottle, mug, and straw in your backpack!
  • Recycle!
    • Use a recycling bin in your room to collect recyclables, then put them in the green recycling carts in your trash rooms.  Find out what is recyclable on campus here. 
  • Save energy
    • Unplug chargers when they are not charging phones and laptops.
    • Use LED bulbs in lamps.
    • Choose EnergyStar appliances and share between room/suitemates.
  • Lifestyle
    • Leave your car at home - everything you need is within walking, biking, or busing distance from the residence halls!  

For the full room checklist, click here.

Cajuns Don't Waste Room Competition

Once per year, students compete to see who scores the highest in a Cajuns Don't Waste room evaluation.  Points are awarded in the categories of water, energy, waste, wellness, transportation, and community.  Find your hall's Sustainability RA for more information. 

Evaluation is based on the Cajuns Don't Waste room checklist.  Download a copy here for tips on living efficiently and getting involved.

Your Sustainability RAs

There's an amazing team of RA's who are dedicated to sustainability in on-campus housing.  They can answer (or find the answer to) any questions you may have.  Look out for events and activities they will be promoting throughout the year!