A Greener Packing List | Living on Campus

As you pack for your move to college, keep in mind that 红杏直播app is committed to sustainability. As a carbon-neutral institution, we aim to minimize our collective impact on the environment and encourage sustainable living in your residence hall and throughout your life at Dickinson. We encourage purchasing consciously, using recycled products, reusing items, and developing community by sharing items in community spaces and residence halls.

Remember, however, that many of the items you use at home will already be available at school—such as a refrigerator and microwave—and as you soon find out, Dickinson always smiles upon sustainable choices. Everything on this list is optional, so consider what you need and what can be borrowed or purchased. If you forget something, you will most likely find it from a friend/roommate in the College Bookstore, the Devil's Den (Dickinson’s convenience store), or the local shopping centers and stores in downtown Carlisle.

CLOTHING

Bring comfortable clothes that suit your style. Closet space should be sufficient for most students. Planning a wardrobe specific to the season and exchanging clothing over breaks will help you maintain the necessary space for all your belongings. You may want to bring a swimsuit to the Kline Center indoor pool and clothing for the occasional formal dance. Many students also wear footwear and/or robes in the bathroom.

We have a free clothing exchange at Dickinson (Dickinson Free xChange: /freexchange), where you can donate or take clothing and accessories you may need. Free xChange is a great place to find a hat, coat, gloves, dress shirt, or weekend dress at no cost. It minimizes waste and encourages reuse on campus.

ACADEMIC ITEMS

Buy recycled (>50% post-consumer waste) and non-toxic products when available!

Pencils/pens/highlighters
Scissors
Hole punch
Notebooks & writing paper (check home for scrap paper/unused notebooks)
Stamps
Envelopes
Paper clips
Rubber bands
Stapler and staples
Ruler
Note cards (various sizes)
Glue
Transparent & masking tape
Thumb tacks
Calendar
Daily planner
Dry erase board

PERSONAL ITEMS

Clothing
Twin sheets — extra long (natural fiber)
Towels
Blankets
Pillows
Re-usable bag (for shopping, to avoid plastic bags)
Tupperware for leftovers
Thermos/portable mug (limit waste, and you’ll also save $0.50 when you buy drinks on campus)
Re-usable water bottle (BPA-free, aluminum, or stainless steel)
Portable utensil set (so you don’t need disposables)
Laundry bag or basket
Laundry detergent (choose a scent-free, chemical-free detergent)
Clothes-drying rack to avoid clothes dryer
Toiletry items
Shower caddy
Shower shoes
Umbrella/raincoat/rain boots
Hangers
Bike (to get around sustainably), plus a bike lock and helmet (to get around safely)

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS

Look for Energy Star-logo TVs, DVD players, computers, and microwaves.

Desk lamp (with LED or compact fluorescent light bulb)
Wastebasket (recycling receptacles provided)
Surge protector w/ circuit breaker (switch to power down all appliances at once)
Alarm clock (single function uses less energy)
Flashlight/battery-operated lantern
Dishes & flatware (lots of events encouraged as BYO place-setting to reduce waste)
Shoe rack
Small tool kit (to repair broken items)
Safety pins
Prescription and non-prescription medicines/vitamins
Thermometer
Small first-aid kit
Storage crates (recycled plastic)
Fan
Games
DVDs
Sewing kit
Coffee pot*
Iron/ironing board*

*Appliances such as coffee pots and curling irons should have automatic shut-off.

PROHIBITED ITEMS

No cooking devices in rooms except a microwave (which will be provided in the common space of all residence halls)
No pets except for fish that can be kept in a bowl or 20-gallon tank
No hazardous electrical appliances with open heating elements, including halogen lamps, cooking appliances, decorative lights (including string lights or holiday lights), concealed extension cords, or multiple outlet adapters. Multiple strip outlets (fused, with at least 14 gauge wire, grounded cord) are allowed to power electronic devices when needed.
No candles, incense burners, or oil-burning lamps and lanterns
No firecrackers, fireworks, or any explosive material
No gasoline motors of any type and no storing of fuels such as gasoline or propane
No guns, ammunition, or weapons, including but not limited to knives, darts, foils, and swords
No wooden frame or metal lofts
No screws, nails, staples and/or adhesives such as Scotch or duct tape on walls
No tapestries/fabric to be hung from the ceiling/sprinkler pipes
No device or object that would block a fire safety object or exit/egress from a building

ITEMS TO AVOID

Air fresheners (contain many toxic chemicals. Consider this deodorizer instead: 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 4 tablespoons baking soda.)
Single-use water bottles (disposables)
TV (already available in residence halls)
Aerosol cans
Single-use items
Mini fridge (intense energy users)

It’s easy to bring all the items you might miss from home: a small refrigerator, microwave, hairdryer or straightener, printer, etc. In actuality, refrigerators and microwaves will be available in your residence hall, and your printing allotment will allow you to print in public buildings like the library. As always, Dickinson encourages and appreciates your efforts to engage the world … sustainably!