Indiana University Athletics
Greening Cream & Crimson: How-Tos
How to Go Green at Home
- Make your old toilet mimic a new low-flow toilet. Put a brick or plastic bottle full of sand into your tank (wrapped in a waterproof plastic bag). This will displace and reduce the water wasted on each flush!
- Put off washing your clothing. That is until you have a full load to complete. This will cut down on energy and water. Wash your clothes in cold water as well. This will save you 6% on your water bills.
- DIY cleaning solutions. Make your own cleaning solutions that only cost pennies to make but cut down on 100’s of harmful pollutants to you and the environment
- Charge your cell phone during the day. Charging your phone during the day instead of while you sleep cuts down on electricity (2 hours charging vs 5-9 hours while sleeping) and also saves your phone battery!
- Use rainwater to water your plants. Leave rain barrels outside to collect rainwater from your downspouts. This can yield hundreds of gallons in some regions.
- Join a credit union instead of a large bank. Large banks invest your money in fossil fuels such as coal and industrial farming. Credit unions are actually required to invest your money into your local community. This saves you a ton on fees and usually have the best interest rates as well.
- Take the junk out of your trunk! A lighter car uses less fuel, saving gas money!
Simultaneously Go Green & Save Money. A sustainable lifestyle will not only help the planet, but also help your wallet!
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How to Recycle at Your Tailgate
Greening Cream and Crimson volunteers or parking lot attendants will be stationed at each tailgate entrance distributing bags for recycling. You can identify our volunteers by their GREEN shirts entitled 'Greening Cream and Crimson' on the front. You can also pick up a bag at the Greening Cream and Crimson tent located in Hoosier Village just south of the stadium. Plastic, aluminum, glass, and paper/cardboard products can all be recycled and placed in one, single bag. Please ensure to remove all food and liquid before discarding.
Paved Lot -For your convenience, you may leave the recycling bag at your tailgate in the paved lot and it will be collected for you.
Grass Lot -Please find the nearest recycling dumpster (with chasing arrows symbol) or recycling red A-frame roll-off to place your recyclable items into
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How to Green Your Tailgate
Grill
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Food
Try to ditch the meat, as its production has a largely negative effect on the environment. If you'll miss that burger too much, purchase meat produced in the state of Indiana. There are great options from farms in southern Indiana sold in grocery stores throughout Bloomington. For other snacks, buy in bulk and bring them in reusable containers. Doing so will reduce the waste associated with individual packaging, while also saving you a few dollars. When it comes to produce, buy seasonal products such apples, carrots, grapes, onions, and potatoes. Buying these and other foods from the Bloomington Farmer’s Market is an even more sustainable option. Located at 401 N. Morton St. the market is open every Saturday, April through November, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Drinks
If you decide to drink alcohol, local beer is the best option. The fewer miles a product travels, the smaller the environmental impact. If you choose not to drink local, search for beers that use a solar-powered brewing process. This is the most sustainable form of brewing because it uses renewable resources (the sun) instead of non-renewable resources (fossil fuels). For non-alcoholic drinks, buy organic and/or fair trade. Fair trade products promote social equality and are generally more environmentally friendly.
Plates, Cups, and Silverware
Never use Styrofoam. Styrofoam products take millions of years to break down and are the least environmentally friendly. Instead, use plastic materials that you can wash and reuse. By doing so, you won’t produce any additional waste. If this isn’t an option, be sure to use paper or plastic plates and cups, and plastic silverware. All of these items can be recycled at your tailgate, just be sure to get rid of any additional food or liquid.
How to Travel Green
If you live close to the athletics campus, then why not get some fresh air and walk? Walking saves you money and is healthier for you and the environment.
Bike
Why not enjoy a beautiful autumn day with a bike ride to Memorial Stadium? With heavy game day traffic, most fans find it easier and more convenient to bike to Hoosier football games. During the 2012-2013 football season, five bicycle racks were placed around Memorial Stadium and Assembly Hall. Two are located in the lawn area adjacent to the east side of Memorial Stadium, one on the northwest corner of Memorial Stadium, and two on the southwest corner of Assembly Hall. With the money you save from gas and parking, enjoy one of our many concession options.
This can save you money on gasoline. Indiana University's Student Association (IUSA) offers a great online program that allows individuals to request rides or to offer rides. We recommend that during the week leading up to the game, individuals post their need for a ride or offer seats in their car for others. Carpools not only save money on parking and gas, but they also cut down on greenhouse gas emissions. For more information, visit here.