Reducing energy consumption, thinking of future generations and getting politically involved are just a few ways to practice sustainability in one’s daily life. Tacianna Indovina, a doctoral student in counseling psychology and guidance services; Lawrence Mangano, a sophomore computer science major; and Jason Ludwick, an alumnus who works at Ball State, share their daily sustainability practices on and off campus.
Why is the environment important to you?
“When I bring children into the world, I want to make sure they live a prosperous life with adequate natural resources and land. To ensure that, we as a society need to be aware of our habits.” –Tacianna Indovina
“I just like to save energy and promote better use of resources. I personally don’t believe I make much impact on the overall state of the environment one way or the other. Only together can we make a difference toward the environment, and I’m doing my part.” – Jason Ludwick
“Well, since we live here, I think we all have a responsibility to leave this place better than it was when we found it.” – Lawrence Mangano
How do you practice sustainability on campus?
“[I do this] by shutting lights off and unplugging devices when they are not in use. I ride a bicycle to work further reducing my carbon footprint.” – Tacianna Indovina
“I adjust temperatures to a moderate set point between 68 and 72 degrees when possible. I shut running water off when not being used, and close propped doors. I generally look for ways to conserve energy throughout the day.” – Jason Ludwick
“I pick up trash on the ground when I see it, and try not be wasteful of any resource, whether it’s paper, food, et cetera.” – Lawrence Mangano
What can students do to reduce their carbon footprint and make their community a greener place to live?
“Since there are so many students in a relatively small area, students have the chance to make a big impact! Students can take shorter showers, shut off the water while they brush their teeth, buy local at Minnetrista’s farmers market, bring their own bag[s] to the grocery store, use electronic copies instead of hard copies, and instead of driving, take the bus or walk or bike to campus.” – Tacianna Indovina
“In the end, you you can put in all the effort you want to reduce your own carbon footprint, but that’s a pretty small amount. If you really want to make a difference, go to the polls and vote for people who care about the environment and have the same goals you do.” – Lawrence Mangano
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This article is part of the Campus Green Guide, a free custom publication of Ball State Unified Media.
Featured photo by Mikaela Maranhas
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