Inform colleagues of conservation techniques


Problem: Many faculty, post docs, and grad students are not aware of their peers’ efforts and successes with conservation, such as buying and washing glassware to avoid using disposable plastic.

Solution: Discuss both your commitment and techniques in your group meetings and socially with people in your department. Sending out a note on departmental email gets 500 extra points!

Benefits: A spirit of camaraderie and momentum builds as people share their intentions and skills. Not only will you be surprised with encouragement, unexpected benefits come when colleagues offer new ideas that build momentum for conservation.

Costs: Free. Maintaining a positive, solution-based reputation is very important for credibility and buy-in.