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Conservation in the School

ConservationConservation

Energy Conservation

Water Use Reduction

Waste Reduction

Conservation of the Environment

Where does the money go?Where does the money go?

Next to salaries, utility costs are the largest expense a school board has.

More is spent on energy than on computers and books.

Energy ConservationEnergy Conservation

By buying only ENERGY STAR qualified products over the next 15 years, energy bills would shrink by more than $100 billion.

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More energy is required to power home electronics in the “off” mode than when in use.

Every kWh of electricity you avoid using saves about 11/2 pounds of CO2 from being

pumped into the atmosphere.

Energy ConservationEnergy Conservation

60% of a school’s electricity consumption comes from lighting.

Lighting expenses can be reduced 30-40% by turning off lights in unoccupied rooms.

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On a sunny day, open the drapes or blinds and use natural light where possible in the classroom.

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Good Idea – turn off lights when you leave the room.

Better Idea – replace light bulbs with higher efficiency ones. Incandescent with fluorescent, T12s with T8s.

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Best Idea – Replace the light bulbs and turn off lights when you leave the room.

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Consider using motion sensors in the classroom.

Who turned out the lights?Who turned out the lights?

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Make sure that lights are clean.

50% of the light can be blocked by a heavy layer of dust.

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Set up one area for coffee maker and microwave for staff.

Only run the dishwasher when it is full.

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Turn off computer screens and printers when you are not using them.

Turn off the computer at night and on weekends.

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Unplug any electrical equipment that is not in use such as televisions, VCRs, tape players.

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Lower the temperature in the winter.

Raise the temperature in summer if you have air conditioning.

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Close your classroom doors.

Keep windows closed when the heat is on.

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Be aware of new technology and take advantage of the savings that can be had from using energy efficient products.

Take chargeTake charge

Controlling energy use is key.

Water ConservationWater Conservation

Turn off taps tightly, make sure they are not dripping.

Water ConservationWater Conservation

Be aware of leaking fixtures and drips, don’t run water unnecessarily.

Water ConservationWater Conservation

Report any leaks or drips to facility services promptly so they can fix the problem.

Waste ReductionWaste Reduction

Reduce

Reuse

Recycle

ReduceReduce

Cut down on the amount on supplies ordered by creating a central area for teachers to exchange what they don’t need for what they do.

ReduceReduce

Use email, instead of paper messages.

Save your emails electronically.

Circulate one copy of a magazine, instead of buying multiple copies.

Smile@hotmail.com

ReduceReduce

Avoid sending duplicate paperwork home.

Set up and oldest(youngest) and only distribution system.

ReuseReuse

Copy on both sides of the paper.

Keep your originals electronically.

Use the reverse sides of paper for quizzes and tests.

RecycleRecycle

Promote recycling programs in the classroom.

Investigate the proper recycling of electronic goods (cell phones, printers, computers).

Cost ReductionsCost Reductions

Are your recycling containers and dumpsters being picked up on holidays?

Can you reduce the number of containers and/or pick-ups?

Environmental ConservationEnvironmental Conservation

Develop a natural garden for the students.

Go on nature walks and make observations with the students.

Visit a local conservation area.

Environmental ConservationEnvironmental Conservation

Promote litter-less lunches.

Start a composting program.

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Talk about the harmful effects of litter.

Have a school clean-up day.

Student InvolvementStudent Involvement

Student InvolvementStudent Involvement

Excite students and they will take the knowledge elsewhere.

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