Green living is on the rise for current college students and incoming first years who want to lessen their impact on the earth, yet college students still want dorm accessories that are fun and stylish. Fortunately, there are now plenty of awesome eco-friendly dorm room accessories available to choose from!

Here are some must-have green dorm room accessories that are sure to be popular with college students this year:

Reusable Water Bottle

Instead of going through hundreds of plastic water bottles every year, many environmentally conscious students are opting to use reusable water bottles instead — a much greener choice than adding more plastic waste to our already overflowing landfills. When choosing a reusable water bottle, make sure that it is free of BPA. Some of your eco-friendly options include stainless steel, glass, and aluminum reusable water bottles

Power Strip

Power strips are much neater and more organized than having a bunch of wires and extension cords strewn about your dorm room. Power strips make it easy for you to turn off all of your electronics at once, and thus save electricity, when it’s time to finally catch some sleep before the next day’s classes. No wonder this dorm room accessory is so popular: it’s convenient and green, too!

Eco-Friendly Candles

Eco-friendly candles are growing in popularity as people learn of the toxicity of paraffin and gel candles, so thankfully there are more and more eco-friendly candles becoming available, and at affordable prices. Eco-friendly candles, such as pure beeswax candles, are quickly becoming a must-have green dorm room accessory, as the aromatic scents help college students relax while studying for a major exam or writing an important research report.

Organic Bedding

Although your dorm may already supply bedding, it is very likely isn’t eco-friendly. A must-have green dorm room accessory for many eco-friendly college students is organic bedding. There are plenty of options of bedding, including sheets, comforters, and pillow cases made from organic cotton that are much better for you and the environment — and stylish, too!

Organic Plants

One of the healthiest, most natural must-have eco-friendly dorm room accessories for college students is organic plants. Having an organic plant or plants in your dorm room is a great way to boost your mood and improve your health by connecting you with nature and improving your air quality, even when in a small, stuffy dorm room. Organic plants are awesome, affordable eco dorm room accessories that should not be overlooked!

These must-have green dorm room accessories will be sure to make your college living quarters more comfortable, healthier, and of course greener. By greening your dorm room with eco-friendly accessories, there’s always a chance you can start an even bigger trend on campus about the importance of living an eco-friendly lifestyle!

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