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Going Green!

Going Green!. Why “Go Green” ?. Fostering health, wellness and productivity. Recycling Air Quality Check Mold and mildew check Sanitary check Hand washes Illness Practices. Green School Benefits. Reduce operating costs . Improved student performance. Improved Air Quality.

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Going Green!

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  1. Going Green!

  2. Why “Go Green” ?

  3. Fostering health, wellness and productivity • Recycling • Air Quality Check • Mold and mildew check • Sanitary check • Hand washes • Illness Practices

  4. Green School Benefits Reduce operating costs Improved student performance Improved Air Quality Increased teacher/worker retention Direct Benefit (Individual/Org) Reduced Maintenance

  5. What do we already do? • Blood Drives • Recycle • Compost

  6. Green Project Ideas • Implementing Behavior Modification Programs • Recycling - Saves $400K per year in landfill fees • Energy Efficiency Awards for Schools • Green Cleaning • “Greening” the Fleet • Education and Outreach – Green Schools Website • District-wide Green Team • New Policy Development • Curriculum Integration

  7. More Ideas • Rainwater harvesting • Polished concrete floors • Day lighting • Hybrid parking • Recycled content in building materials • Low and no VOC materials • Green cleaning • Nature trails • Occupancy sensors • Waterless urinals • Outdoor learning areas • Nature trails • Hydroponic garden • Photovoltaic panels • Solar water heaters • Dual flush toilets • Furniture made with recycled content • Commissioning • Environmental curriculum

  8. Rebates for Energy Efficiency • High Efficiency Chillers • Lighting Retrofits • Reflective Roofing • Building Envelope Insulation • Window Treatment

  9. “Green” Ideas • Brainstorm ideas of how our school could improve and become more “Green.” Or pick one from the list. • Discuss with your partner you best ideas. • Report to the class the idea you and your partner feel is your best.

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