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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

Email

I am part of LAU Community as a:
Student/Alumni
Faculty
Staff
Other (community & friends)

School/Department/Office

I HEREBY PLEDGE TO:

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.