As a geographer going green is important for me and as a
student going green can save you some much needed pennies. So really it’s win
win.
This year loads of societies have clubbed together and proudly taken part in a campaign
called the size of Wales.
At Bangor we have had several fundraising events this year including
A meet the Lemurs night at the Welsh Mountain Zoo! In total Bangor have so far
raised £3768
and with the northern society donating all their profits from their summer
ball everyone is hoping we will break the £4000 mark
All the money goes to
a Malagasy-based organisation called Madagasikara Voakajy who protect
critically endangered species and combat issues like deforestation, bushmeat
hunting and illegal gold mining. They also teach sustainable agriculture
techniques to local communities to help them more away from the traditional slash
and burn methods.
As a student you get loads of opportunities to get involved
with campaigns like this and I really would recommend it. Even if you just help
out for one day it looks great on a CV or if you fancy it you could always
co-ordinate a campaign yourself!
Now if saving the rainforest by donating isn't your thing,
how about saving the rainforest by saving yourself a few pennies? Here are my
top tips for going green and saving money!
- Get off your lazy arse and walk. – As a student I understand that a five min walk from the supermarket is difficult but don’t waste your money on a taxi.
- Wash on a cooler wash- While this might not be cheaper if you use a laundrette but when you have to pay bills, think of all the energy it takes to heat up all that water! More energy = more money
- Get a clothes horse- Saves you waiting around for your washing to dry in the laundrette and saves you about £2 every wash! I did a whole post about them here
- Use freecycle – I love freecycle, stuff for free… what more could I want!?
- Turn lights of as you leave the room- Will save you some money on your bills and save the planet. Win win! Admittedly this is harder in halls when the kitchen and hall lights are automatic but you can still turn your bedroom light off!
- Keep a carrier bag with you at all times- If I actually followed this bit of advice I would have saved myself a fortune this year! You have to pay for carrier bags in Wales so keeping one in your bag at all times will save you a few pennies should you ever have a spontaneous shopping trip. Plus if you take a trip to the beach between lectures (I love bangor!) you always have something to sit on!
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