Tip of the Week

One of the things that constantly amazes me, and that no one seems to know, is that between 10 and 15% of a TV's energy is still in use when it's powered "off." TV use accounts for more than 10% of household energy bills. If every home unplugged their TV when not in use we could save more than $1 billion per year in energy bills. (Source: The Green Book) At home, I have my TV and DVD player plugged into a power strip, which I can easily turn off when I finish watching. Better yet, you can do it old school and read a book- which uses no electricity at all!

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Design The Winning Poster – 60 Seconds or Less Video Festival

Design the winning 60 Seconds or Less Video Festival poster and win $25 on iTunes!

Instructional Technology within OIT and the Center for Environment & Society announce the kick off of the poster design contest for the 4th Annual 60 Seconds or Less Video Festival.

The theme of this year’s festival is green, so we are looking for stunning designs with an eye toward the organic. Create a poster that advertises the 60 Seconds or Less Video Festival while also exemplifying your idea of sustainable graphic design.

The winning artist will receive a $25 iTunes gift card and their work will become the festival poster. The look will also inform the design of the 60 Seconds or Less website and festival winners’ t-shirts.

Entries are due on Monday, February 18th at 12:00 pm. The winning design will be announced on Thursday, February 21st at 4:00 pm at the Toll Atrium. All participating designs will be featured at a public exhibit when the winner is announced.

To learn more about the contest and sign up, visit www.wcmc.tv You can download official logos, graphics and more and read all of the official rules before you enter.

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Welcome to G3!

This is about sharing how YOU are saving energy in your dorm to win George Goes Green. Post ideas, pictures, or laugh over how you will win the prizes and everyone else will be ashamed. Notice: Pictures and ideas may end up on the official WC website, so don't post anything you aren't willing to show the entire campus.

Email pictures and ideas to: wcces3@gmail.com

Texting to follow!

Prizes are many and super awesome this year! Participate in Do It In the Dark, The Green Revolution, Recyclemania, or George Gets Ingenious for your chance to win!

This spring's George Goes Green campaign also includes four themes and four ways to save:

• Week One: Water Conservation
• Week Two: Energy Conservation
• Week Three: Waste Reduction
• Week Four: Earth Week

For a full list of events, details, and contest rules, visit www.georgegoesgreen.com

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