Take the pledge! At the University of Washington, sustainability is in our nature. The UW is committed to being a positive force for the future of our environment, through education and research, as well as facility and resource management. However, being a sustainable campus also requires individual action from students, faculty, staff and others. We invite you to make a personal commitment by pledging to take small everyday steps which can add up to a big impact. Choose which options make sense for you in each category, and help UW go green! First and Last Name * Email address * UW Affiliation - Select -FacultyStaffStudentAlumniOther Affiliation: Campus - Select -UW SeattleUW BothellUW TacomaSelect the pledge actions below and on the following pages that you would like to commit to. When you're done, click the "submit" button and you'll be emailed a copy of your pledge. Saving Energy Reducing your electricity use by changing your behavior reduces your environmental footprint and, when on campus, helps UW achieve our Climate Action Plan goals. I will use my computer’s sleep mode or turn off the monitor when it is not in use. sleep mode I will use only the lighting I need and will turn off the lights when I leave any room without other people in it. lighting I will take the stairs instead of using elevators whenever possible. stairs When I plan to be away for long periods of time, I will unplug equipment that uses standby energy. unplug I will replace frequently-used older light bulbs with efficient LEDs. bulbs If I work in a lab with a fume hood, I will lower the sash on my fume hood and I will close the sash on my fume hood when not in use. fume hood Leave this field blank Next Page >