{"id":18274,"date":"2025-04-05T14:02:14","date_gmt":"2025-04-05T12:02:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/semmelweis.hu\/hok\/?p=18274"},"modified":"2025-04-05T14:04:49","modified_gmt":"2025-04-05T12:04:49","slug":"sustainable-university-life-practical-tips-for-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/semmelweis.hu\/hok\/en\/2025\/04\/05\/sustainable-university-life-practical-tips-for-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Sustainable University Life &#8211; practical tips for students"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Have you ever thought about living a <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">more environmentally conscious life<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, but don&#8217;t know <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">how to start?<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Does it seem like a lot to take in at first? If that sounds familiar, we&#8217;ve got good news for you: you can take small steps to make your everyday life greener! Now we&#8217;ll share some tips and tricks that you can easily incorporate into your daily routine:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1. Sustainable food shopping<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Plan your meals.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Make a shopping list and only buy what you really need. This way you avoid unnecessary spending and food waste.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Avoid processed foods. <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ready meals and convenience foods are more expensive and often less healthy. Cook from simple recipes at home, even a week in advance if you have time at the weekend!<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Choose staple foods. <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rice, pasta, beans, lentils and oatmeal, for example, are cheap, last a long time and can be the basis of many dishes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Use canvas or biodegradable bags. <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Believe me, you&#8217;ll prefer to put your pastries or vegetables in them too&#8230;<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Buy seasonal and local produce. <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Seasonal fruit and vegetables are cheaper and fresher. You can often get them at a better price at markets or farmers&#8217; markets.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2.<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Zero Waste for beginners<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Use your own canteen. <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You can choose from many brands, sizes and thousands of patterns! Longer term, a metal canteen is more cost-effective than a plastic bottle and your environment will thank you for it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Did you know that refillable pens exist? <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">All you have to do is buy a durable and quality metal pen at the first stationery shop, and when you run out of refills, you only need to buy a new one, no need to throw the whole thing in the bin.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Try using a solid shampoo and laundry soap.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Keep your skin and the planet clean! There are plenty of options to choose from in drugstores now.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3. Eco-friendly parties and festivals<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bring your own cup or canteen! <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You can already minimise the waste you produce.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Do not leave any litter behind! <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bring your own rubbish bag to the festival or use the recycling bins.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You don&#8217;t need new clothes for every party.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Look around your wardrobe or swap clothes with friends.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Don&#8217;t fall for marketing! <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Light-up glasses, plastic garlands and other cheap festival accessories often go to waste quickly and end up in the bin.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Don&#8217;t print everything! <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Most festivals and party places make your ticket and programme available via an app or email, so you don&#8217;t have to waste paper unnecessarily.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">4. Sustainable exam season &#8211; how to save energy and food?<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Don&#8217;t order unnecessary pre-packed food! <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cook a quick and simple lunch instead.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Turn off your unnecessary electronic devices when you&#8217;re not studying! <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This will also reduce your energy consumption.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Use natural light.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Study in daylight to reduce your power consumption. If you study at night, use a LED lamp.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Use your own thermos and consume coffee consciously.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> If you drink coffee or tea, choose fair trade products and always carry your own thermos or mug.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Don&#8217;t buy energy drinks and fast food! <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Eat healthy snacks (e.g. nuts, peanuts, fruit) to avoid expensive and environmentally harmful packaged snacks.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">5. Fashion and dressing in an eco-friendly way!<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Quality over quantity.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> A durable, long-lasting piece is cheaper in the long run than fast fashion products that quickly go bad.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If it breaks or wears out, fix it! <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A little sewing or zipper replacement is much cheaper and more environmentally friendly than buying a new one.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Don&#8217;t fall for seasonal fashion! <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Have a capsule wardrobe (a few pieces of clothing that go well together), it&#8217;s more worth it in the long run.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Wash on a low heat, short cycle, with an environmentally friendly detergent. <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This not only saves clothes, but it also saves energy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Clothes shops, clothes exchange, online marketplaces. <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Buying second-hand clothes is not only cheaper, but also more sustainable. Check out markets, online groups, organize a clothes swap with friends!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Living sustainably is not a big, sudden change, but a series of small, conscious decisions. If you start incorporating these tips into your daily life, you&#8217;ll not only be protecting the planet, you&#8217;ll also be saving your wallet. As a university student, you can already do a lot to help create a greener future &#8211; and who knows, you might inspire others! Start today, step by step!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever thought about living a more environmentally conscious life, but don&#8217;t know how to start? Does it seem like a lot to take in at first? If that sounds familiar, we&#8217;ve got good news for you: you can take small steps to make your everyday life greener! Now we&#8217;ll share some tips and &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":102121,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[615,83],"tags":[402],"class_list":["post-18274","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-green-university","category-news","tag-greenuniversity"],"acf":[],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"1970-01-01 01:00:00","action":"","terms":[],"taxonomy":"","browser_timezone_offset":0},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/semmelweis.hu\/hok\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18274","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/semmelweis.hu\/hok\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/semmelweis.hu\/hok\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/semmelweis.hu\/hok\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/102121"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/semmelweis.hu\/hok\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18274"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/semmelweis.hu\/hok\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18274\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18275,"href":"https:\/\/semmelweis.hu\/hok\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18274\/revisions\/18275"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/semmelweis.hu\/hok\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18274"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/semmelweis.hu\/hok\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18274"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/semmelweis.hu\/hok\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18274"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}