Go Green!

Green, as in environmentally friendly (and Michigan State, of course).

• Escalators- They don't start until someone passes through the sensors and steps onto the escalator. If no one is there, it won't move.
• Recycling- At Costco, Starbucks, and fast food places the trash is divided into separate categories such as waste, straws, cups, lids, etc.
• Color Coordinated Bags- Each type of trash and recycling has a different color bag. You also have to pay for your trash bags to help reduce waste.
• Electricity- At hotels, in order to turn on the electricity you have to stick your key in a slot near the door. Not only does this help save energy, but it also minimizes your risk of losing your key.
• Paperless Bills- I know this is common now, but it's very convenient to have your bills automatically taken out of your account or paying them online or through an ATM.
• Paper or Plastic- I noticed a sign at Home Plus the other day that said, "As of :::date::: we will no longer sell plastic bags." Many places charge you for a bag, but now it's a thing of the past. Anyways, it's so much more fun to have a cute grocery bag than a brown bag.