Green Terp Certification ('22-'23)

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If you have taken action in at least 10 ways (& at least one per category), it's time to get certified and win eco gear!

Let us know which actions have become part of your daily habits.

To claim your prize, please visit the SustainableUMD table at one of our fall or spring events. Event schedule can be found here: https://sites.google.com/umd.edu/greenterp/events.

Students in participating Green Chapters, please use this form: https://forms.gle/NcyvYCFVEmi6n8Fw7

Email *

First & Last Name *

UMD Email Address (@umd.edu or @terpmail.umd.edu) *

Year *

How many years have you been attending UMD?

Select ONE of the certification incentives below: *

If you live on campus, you will have to pick up your prize the same way you pick up campus packages. Otherwise, your reusable set will arrive in the mail.

Bamboo cutlery set & case

Stainless steel straws, straw cleaner & case

Donate to a tree planting or carbon offset initiative instead of providing me with a prize

To certify, let us know at least 10 ways you've started taking action, selecting at least one action from each category.

I engaged with sustainability *

I asked friends to join green terp

I followed @sustainableumd on social media

I attended sustainability events

I pursued eco studies or careers

Required

I reduced waste *

I carry/use a reusable bag & water bottle

I reduce, recycle & compost

I donate unwanted items for reuse

I avoid disposable plastics

Required

I saved water *

I wash clothes in cold water

I shortened my showers by 5 minutes

I turn off the tap while I brush & wash

I report leaks in faucets/toilets

Required

I consume ethically (eat greener) *

I eat more plant based meals (at least once weekly)

I buy food less packaged food (or eat in instead of take out)

I donate to Campus Pantry (non-perishable food items)

I volunteer with a garden or farm (at least once)

Required

I commute smarter *

I use UMD Smart Commute (find & log carpools, transit, bike routes)

I walk, bike or carpool (especially short distances)

I take Shuttle-UM instead of driving (at least once/month)

I registered my bike with BikeUMD (or use the bikeshare)

Required

I conserve energy *

I turn off lights (and/or use natural light)

I choose LED light bulbs (replaced at least 1 bulb)

I set tech to hibernate or sleep (computers, printers, etc)

I use an energy efficient fridge (or share a fridge)

Required

I choose green cleaning *

I use a green cleaner (or made my own)

I choose non-toxic products (fragrances, aluminum-free deodorant, hair products)

I use reusable cleaning supplies (rags/mops rather than disposable wipes)

I don't microwave plastic (use glass or ceramic in microwaves instead)

Required

Which best describes your current sustainability habits? *

I don't really take environmental action. Ex: I may or may not recycle cans and bottles.

I take environmental or sustainable actions when it's convenient for me. Ex. I decline plastic bags at shops only when I have my bag/backpack.

I go out of my way, and may spend more money, to be sustainable. Ex: I look for organic items when I buy groceries.

I orient my life around environmental and sustainable choices. Ex: My fashion and personal care products are environmentally friendly and I eat vegetarian or vegan more than one day each week.

How did you access this form: *

Google Site

Green Terp event

Green Terp newsletter

Fraternity/Sorority Chapter Meeting (Stop here. PLEASE USE GREEN CHAPTER'S GREEN TERP FORM ON GREEN CHAPTER WEBSITE)

Living Situation *

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