Recently, the UR Sustainable plates FaceBook page shared an interesting article about a college in Massachusetts banning mini-fridges in their new, energy efficient dorm building. When I first read this article, it seemed absolutely plates crazy to me. How could a school do this? Mini-fridges are a staple for college dorm living, and I could say comfortable that almost every student who lives in a dorm room has one plugged into their wall right now. So what would happen if we banned mini-fridges from our dorms?
First, the school anticipates mini-fridges in this dorm in Massachusetts along will save 4kbtu of energy per square plates foot per year – or about $16,000 annually. Out of all the electronics and devices that are used in an average student’s dorm room, mini-fridges by far are the biggest energy consumer. There are constantly on, all the time. Additionally, the college believes that by banning mini-fridges, student’s will have the “added benefit of increased opportunity for interpersonal engagement and ideas exchange.” The school’s plan is to have the student’s share Energy Star-rated full sized refrigerators. This, they believe, will increase interactions among students.
What do you think? Would the University of Rochester ever ban the use of mini-fridges? What would you do if you were told you couldn’t bring your fridge to school next year and you had to share with other students? Comment below with your ideas!
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