Never before has there been such awareness of the need for "greener" ways of working and living in order to preserve the future of our planet. Just about any area of life can be made "greener," and this applies to college dorm life, too. For students living in dorms who are trying to leave a smaller carbon footprint during their college years, here are 10 tips for having a more Eco-friendly dorm room: 1. Odor-free, low VOC paints. Some people love that fresh, "newly painted smell," but the truth is that most traditional paints contain lots of VOCs, or volatile organic compounds. That "new paint smell" actually means there are harmful toxins still floating around in the air. The good news is that there are environmentally friendly, odorless paints now available on the market, so if you will be painting your dorm room yourself, be sure to check those out. 2. Eco-friendly lighting. Choose LED or other Eco-friendly lighting over tra...
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