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The Carbon Cube is back! Check it out in Campus Commons and participate in the challenge to win a sustainability basket!

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Congratulations to Dave Nalley and the UNC Facilities Management team for winning Xcel Energy's "2018 Self Direct Achievement Award" on April 2nd for the most energy saved in self directed programs. In just... https://t.co/fLGLB9qusr

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Study Break Pizza party for Wilson Hall to celebrate their energy challenge win against Wiebking!!! Thanks for helping UNC save energy!!!

#uncsustainablebears #pizza #unco #energysavings #celebration @... https://t.co/lzCG94Oskx

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Interested in the future of sustainability in the Denver area? Consider attending this summit! https://t.co/lDJrJth2DK

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You're invited to attend a Behind the Scenes Energy Tour of Tobey Kendel on October 16th at 2:30 p.m. Come learn about some of the major mechanical systems on campus and how buildings use energy and why you make... https://t.co/D5Y2ctINJ4

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Almost summer so help the building enjoy some time off too! Unplug everything in your room and office over Summer Break (computer, mini-fridge, microwave, fans, TV/cable, lights stereo, printer, all chargers,... https://t.co/hc6m3RHE46

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Unplug those mini fridges! Each mini fridge costs the campus about $50 per year to operate. This means if 100 mini fridges were removed, the campus would save $5,000 a year!

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Dress comfortable and save the planet. Turning off your AC unit for 5 hours/day could save UNC over $130 per unit over the course of a year!

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Don't be afraid of the dark! Use an LED task light to study/work at night for at least 2 hours day for one week. If every member of campus did this, it would result in $998 of utility savings this week.

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Earth Day is on the 22nd. Look around Campus and in Greeley to participate locally while you think globally!

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Login to your https://t.co/zeI4Dv4wBX account to take the 5-question survey on sustainable behaviors and earn additional points to achieve a gold or platinum badge. All participants who take the survey will... https://t.co/AQgEE9eeVM

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Spring Cleaning! Spiff up on your laundry with these energy saving tips: run only full loads of laundry, use cold water, clean the lint filter before each load and if you want to go the extra energy mile… hang your clothes to dry!

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Keep it clean and still save water and energy by taking a shorter shower. Reduce shower time by 5 minutes per day, throughout the month. This could save up to 450 gallons of water throughout campus!

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Let that sun in to stay warm. Open up blinds and curtains during daytime in winter to let some extra heat in to decrease heating loads. Do this for 4 hours a day during the sunniest times all week. If every... https://t.co/DHGjSE3bmP

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UNC is taking part in International Earth Hour! This Saturday night join millions across the world in turning... https://t.co/qQikDnlWQ5

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Watch out for those space heaters. Turning off a space heater for 5 hours/day could save UNC $200 per heater... https://t.co/xHrhs2Dhzc

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Save the planet on your spring break! Unplug all electronics in your room/office over the break (computer,... https://t.co/kdy5mQYptf

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Get out of the dark age, daylight is getting longer! Remember to switch off all lights when leaving your... https://t.co/oV6nlYxS9l

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Turn Down for What!?!? February 27th is International Polar Bear Day! Help those bears keep cool by turning down... https://t.co/4pUYuU1atD

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Power down! Use power-saving mode on your laptop and set printer defaults to double-sided and grey scale printing... https://t.co/tslT0JINfx