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Things to bring to campus this fall

bikes on campus

Not sure what to bring as you head back to campus for the fall semester? Check out these sustainable living ideas below as well as our .

A bike and U-lock

  • Bicycles are an excellentÌýway to get around CU and Boulder; make sure to always lock your bike with aÌýU-lockÌýto keep your bike safe.
  • °¿³Ü°ùÌýbike rental programÌýwill have semester-long rentalsÌýavailableÌýÌýand during theÌý.
  • We also have a used bike sale every year on campus in early September. The sale typicallyÌýsells out, soÌýarrive early if you planÌýtoÌýgetÌýyour bike there.Ìý
  • Ìýalways has a selection of used bikes for sale.
  • Make sure toÌýregister your bikeÌýonce you're on campus to protect against theft and make it easier to locate your bike if it is lost or stolen.

Reusables for fueling on the go

  • Buffs loveÌýreusables!ÌýThese reusables are popular toÌýkeep single-use items out of landfills:
    • water bottle
    • mug
    • shopping bags
    • utensil setÌý

Used furnishings

  • Almost everything you need to furnish your dorm room, apartmentÌýor house can be found at a thift storeÌýin Boulder County.
  • Save money and add character to your space by buying used.ÌýCheck out theseÌý.

Used books and recycled-content notebooks

  • Save money and natural resources by renting your textbooks or buying them used - both are available at the CU Bookstore and many outlets online. Check for optional textbooksÌýin theÌýUniversity Libraries catalog.Ìý
  • Look for notebooks and paper with post-consumer recycled content andÌýre-fillable pens and pencils, all available at the CU Bookstore.

Green cleaning supplies

  • Recent research from CU Boulder and affiliates found thatÌýhousehold cleaners are almost as dirty as carsÌýin terms of air pollution. Keep youself and your roommates healthy by choosing environmentally-responsible cleaning supplies or making your own.

Power strip for charging your devices

  • AÌýpower strip with energy-saving features will allow you to decreaseÌýÌýand protect all of your devices from power surges.Ìý

LED and compact fluorescent lights and light bulbs

  • Look for energy-efficient LEDsÌýand compact fluorescent light bulbs (the swirly ones) as you choose lighting for your spaces.

PIPs' Fall Welcome trivia content starts Aug.Ìý2

PIPs (positive impact points)Ìýare a 'currency for good' used on our campus that you canÌýredeem for gift cards, scholarships and more.

Download the app today and start earning even before getting to campus.ÌýBe sure to sign in with your Identikey to access campus-specific earning options.

Check out the Buff Fall WelcomeÌýTrivia contest which runsÌýAug.Ìý2-9, 2019. It doesn't matter where you are, you can play, earn PIPs for correct answers, and if you prove to be a top trivia Buff, you'll get to choose from a pretty awesome list of prizes. Just go to Challenges on the app's main menu, then the trivia contest.

Look for more ways to earn throughout Fall Welcome once you get to campus!

Good luck, safe travelsÌýand welcome to the CU Boulder PIPs community! Got questions,Ìýjustask@pipsrewards.com.