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Welcome, Green Committee!
Presentation: What it Means to
Be Green for the JP Case
Environmental Club
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• Conserves energy!
• Renewable energy source
• Saves money on electric bills
• Clearview Middle School and Hopewell
Valley are looking at solar panels for
their school.
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• No Pollution
• Cuts Electricity Cost
• Less dependent on fossil fuels
•The cost to buy
solar panels is
high
• Inconsistency
due to weather
and pollution
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Biodiesel Busing
A cleaner more efficient
way of travel
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Affects on Engine
According to National Biodiesel
Organization
• Doesn't affect horse power, gas
mileage and torque
• Buses need little or no modification
• Works fine in cold weather
• Same gas mileage as regular diesel
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Chemicals Not Found in Biodiesel
• Smog cut by 50% compared to regular diesel
• Sulfur
• Carbon dioxide cut by 48% than in regular diesel
• Particulate Matter
• Hydro carbons reduced 67% compared to regular diesel
• Nitrogen oxide (NOx)
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Disadvantages
• Takes time to change policy
• Possibly high cost
Advantages• Medford, NJ schools
– saves $80,000 a year on biodiesel!
– eliminated 127,000 pounds in hazardous emissions
• Doesn’t burn easily
• Over 200 biodiesel schools in USA
• Fueling stations near Flemington
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Photos of Biodiesel Buses
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biodiesel Source: http://www.ecohusky.uconn.edu/biodieselworkshop.htm
Source: http://www.govlink.org/biodieselSource: http://www.imageenvision.com/stock_photo/details/0003-0712-
1310-1952/soy_based_biodiesel_bus_passying_a_soybean_field
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Citations
http://www.biodiesel.org/
It is the national trade organization in the USA
http://www.biodieselnow.com/forums/t/23188.aspx
http://www.green-trust.org/biodiesel1.htm
http://www.nearbio.com/
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COMPOSTING!
BY: Mali, Kendall, Christy, Nicole
and Leyla
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WHAT’S COMPOSTING?
Composting is a mixture of decaying
organic matter used to improve soil
structure and provide nutrients.
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RISKS AND BENEFITS
• Cost effective
• Reduces the need for harmful chemical
fertilizers
• Reduces plant diseases and pests
• Educational and related to science
• Smell can be unpleasant
• Can be expensive
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SOME COMPOSTING
OPTIONS
• An earth tube
• A stationary compost bin
•Compost tumbler
•Costs for machines range from a few hundred to
thousands of dollars
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Things you can compost
• Paper napkins
• Paper towels
• Grass clippings
• Weeds
• Kleenex
• Dead flowers
• Elmer's glue
• Kitchen wastes
• And more
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Works cited
• http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/compostin
g definition for composting
• http://www.wkyt.com/projectgreen/misc/17920769
.html risks and benefits
• http://www.ehow.com/how_4665347_by-compost-
bins.html Some composting options
• http://meganprusynski.greenoptions.com/2007/06/
29/qa-options-4-large-scale-composting/ more
composting options
• http://www.ask.com/
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No Idling Signs
By Moira Miller, Elissa Antelman and Miranda Bitzer
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What New York Has Done
NY - “A new lAw seeks to cut the pollution by giving vehicles just 60 seconds to idle in A school zone.”
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Possible Policies
• Idling in school zones should not be permitted.
• Pledges are available to send home.
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Other Information:
• Craig Reuter (local business) is available to make signs
• Signs: $45 or less each
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Weatherproofing -
MANY BENEFITS!
•Keeps a more constant temperature in the
building during different seasons.
•Sealing doors.
•Keeping doors closed.
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• Replace older windows.
Put in weatherstripping to seal openings.
How to Weatherproof
Insulate pipes and heaters.
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Pictures and Citations
• http://www.doityourself.com/stry/weatherproofingtips
• http://www.alsnetbiz.com/homeimprovement/info10.html
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By:
Kelsey Davis
Jennifer Kim
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Pros and Cons?
Pros1. Stops ICE
2. Cheaper.
3. Simple, ready, and
easy.
Cons1. Americans use too
much!
2. Environment dies.
3. Acidic Rain!
4. Delayed trains.
5. Animals in danger.
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Let’s find an
alternative!!!
Calcium and
Magnesium
Pro:
•Same idea
•Helps soil
•Biodegradable
Con:
•Less effective
Ice Ban:
Pro:
•Ecofriendly
•Cheap
•Stays liquid
•Prevents algae
Con:
•MILD Odor!
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Works Cited
Environmental Literacy Council
http://search.aol.com/aol/imagehome
Nation Research Council
www.meltsnow.com
www.mortonsalt.com
www.google.com
www2.conestogac.on.ca