Ideal Bite

Know a student rushing for a greener coeducational experience? They could order organic beer kegs for the next frat party, or they could join an organization on campus and help the planet, find pals, beef up their resume, and (most likely) skip the hazing.

Wanna tell eco-distress to get gone? Next time you hit the trails, lower your impact. Just follow a few simple principles for the good of the planet and your future outdoorsy excursions. Peace out.

Summer heat at a 10 out of 10 level? That's hot. Embrace it by upping the A/C thermostat by 2 degrees and stripping down to wear as little as possible (depending on who's at the door). You won't notice the difference, but your bank account will be lookin' f-i-n-e.

Do you believe your dishwasher saves water? Trust: If you only run it when it's full, it does. Try to use appliances like washers and dryers when they're completely loaded to avoid wasting energy and water. Believe it.

What's worth more than any Western Territory? Your kidney, to someone in need. Become an organ, blood, or even hair donor and, er, recycle your body parts. Lewis and Clark woulda...

Can't compete with your neighbor's latest big buy? If you can't beat 'em, join 'em. Pooling your resources with your neighbors for purchases like camping equipment and lawn mowers helps save those other, natural kind of resources. (Where's the glory in owning your own snowblower, anyway?)

What happens when the Energizer Bunny actually does die? Hop into recycling mode.

Are you one of those people who says they listen to everything? Sounds right on to us.