Water Conservation
At LAU, sustainability extends beyond campus boundaries, embracing the shared responsibility to protect vital resources such as water. LAU actively promotes water conservation through initiatives like Every Drop Counts, a campaign designed to inspire positive daily actions among students, faculty, and staff. Complementing this effort is the Green Pledge, a commitment to adopt small, impactful lifestyle changes that collectively drive significant environmental benefits.
To date, 384 individuals have joined LAU’s Committed Green Community by taking the Green Pledge. These members are leading the charge in fostering a culture of sustainability, both on and off campus. By aligning personal choices with institutional goals, we demonstrate how simple yet intentional efforts—like those highlighted in LAU’s water conservation video—can contribute to a greener future for everyone.
Take The Green Pledge
The Green Pledge is an agreement to make small, simple choices in your daily life to help make our campus more sustainable. These small changes will add up to a big impact if we all do it together.
Join other students, faculty, and staff who have already committed to sustainable behavior.
Your name will be featured among LAU’s committed green community.
PERSONAL DETAILS
First Name
Last Name
EmailI am part of LAU Community as a:
Student/Alumni
Faculty
Staff
Other (community & friends)
School/Department/Office
CONSERVE ENERGY
turn off the lights when I leave the room
enable power management mode on my computer
set my A/C thermostat at not less than 23-24℃ in summer and not more that 21- 22℃ in winter
whenever applicable, turn off my A/C when I leave the room
use Energy Star or similar energy rated appliances
at home, replace incandescent lights with energy-saving lights (LED, T5, fluorescent, CFL)
SAVE WATER
take 5-minute showers
close water tap while brushing teeth, soaping hands, shaving, or washing dishes
run washing machine and dishwasher on full load only
use the toilet half flush whenever suitable and applicable
report leaky faucets and toilets
at home, install low flow aerators in faucets and shower heads
REDUCE WASTE
unless necessary, use email instead of mail
print only when necessary
print and copy on both sides of paper
use reusable bags, mugs, bottles, and food containers instead of disposable ones
buy products made from recycled materials
dispose of my wastes in matching sorting bins
order only what I’ll eat
donate unwanted items
TRAVEL SUSTAINABLY
walk and/or ride a bicycle whenever possible
carpool and/or use public transport whenever possible
use the stairs instead of the elevator (an excellent way to stay fit!)
drive a fuel efficient vehicle
GET ENGAGED
participate in LAU’s green initiative
join environmental events/organizations/clubs
promote sustainability and encourage at least three of my friends/colleagues to take this Green Pledge
LAU’s Committed Green Community
So far, 378 people have already taken the Green Pledge (students, faculty, staff and community).
Most Committed Pledges
turn off the lights when I leave the room |
close water tap while brushing teeth, soaping hands, shaving, or washing dishes |
order only what I’ll eat |
unless necessary, use email instead of mail |
print and copy on both sides of paper |
print only when necessary |
whenever applicable, turn off my A/C when I leave the room |
donate unwanted items |
report leaky faucets and toilets |
at home, replace incandescent lights with energy-saving lights (LED, T5, fluorescent, CFL) |
Water Conservation Tips
Every Drop Counts | Water Conservation
Raising awareness on water conservation is a priority at the Lebanese American University. As part of its Strategic Plan, LAU launched a campaign that provides its community with tips on how to preserve this precious resource. This engaging video aims at showing students that they can make a difference through a series of positive daily actions.