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ECO-CONSCIOUS COEXISTENCE How to Deal When Your Roommate Isn’t as Eco-Conscious as You. There is a compromise out there, promise!
by Libby McCarthy
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OU’RE MINDFUL ABOUT turning off the lights when you leave the room; your roommate leaves them on without a
thought. You try to keep your showers short-ish and toss every scrap of paper that crosses your path into the green bin; she luxuriates and seems not to have gotten the recycling memo. Sound familiar? College is definitely a four- year test in getting along with all sorts of different people, but that can feel particularly challenging when you’re living under the same roof, and, hey, the planet is at stake. It’s not easy being different shades of green, but it doesn’t have to be a constant battle either. I’ve been through all the ups and downs of cohabitation and have learned a few things along the way. Here, my top tips on how to deal when your roommate is eco-oblivious, so that there will be peace amongst you (and in your conscience). DO YOU. People often assume that they can’t live sustainably if the situation isn’t perfect. This couldn’t be further from the truth. As with most things in life, there is rarely a “perfect” time to get started — if we all waited around for that one shining moment to arrive before taking action, nothing would ever get done. Stop worrying about what everyone else is doing — or in this case, not doing — and go ahead and act on your own. Don’t let what others think hold you back. Live the life you want to live now.
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