Cleaning products and supplies:
- We use Paper Towels that are 100% recycled post consumer and chlorine free
- Our Cleaning products are phosphate free and biodegradable
Energy Conservation:
- We use energy efficient florescent bulbs

- Recent installation of heat recovery system at Columbia Lake Village North that should reduce water heating costs in unit showers by 20% - 30%
Recycle and Reuse:
- We provide recycling containers and bags in our residence halls and suites.
- We support student initiatives to compost, recycle printer cartridges and household batteries

Additional resources for students
- UW Sustainability
- Food Services Initiatives
- UW Waste Management for environmental initiatives at UW
- Waterloo Public Interest Research Group (WPIRG)
- UW Surplus sale
- REEP Waterloo
- UWSP - Feds UW Sustainability Project
