Green Initiatives and Teams

Inquire about tax incentives for sustainable remodeling projects or additions

If possible keep blinds/shades drawn up on windows in sunlight, particularly in the winter, to provide a natural source of heat and light. This will also help reduce the electrical consumption.

Contact your local gas and electric providers about sustainability products and programs (the larger companies usually have programs) 

Motion Activated Lights

Power Saving Units 

Motion-activated sink faucets/Aerator (to reduce water usage)

Solar Panel/ Wind Turbine

Geothermal heating cooling (if applicable)

Smart home integration (security, a/c, lighting, etc) 

Energy Star Certified

Low Flow Toilets with eco bidet

High-efficiency washer

Motion-activated sink faucets/Aerator (to reduce water usage)

LED light bulbs 

Don't print unless necessary

Print double-sided if possible

Ensure/start recycling program and residents know how and what to recycle

Bamboo paper products

Avoid buying plastics and non recyclables as much as possible (let companies know you want them to change packaging or materials)

Course :

 Essentials of Escaping Consumerism

Eco-friendly chemicals

Reusable rags as opposed to disposable towels

Clean food packaging prior to recycling 

Compost food scraps 

Start daily walks and clean up surrounding areas.  Use safe practices.

Drives for food pantry

Building recycling plan

Home Inventory (with optional receipts and photos). For Home Inventory App Click here

• Be sure to track the progress of changes on an ongoing basis and communicate if updates are needed
• Share progress in meetings

 Reasons to form a sustainable team at your school 

•    Improved reputation in the community
•    Help the environment on a larger scale
•    Savings by reducing waste 
•    Improvement of the health, morale and engagement of students 
•    Increase productivity

  If you want to form a sustainability team at your school,  you may want to work on a proposal or plan to provide appropriate personnel. In the proposal come up with a mission statement, set goals (maybe smaller to begin with) and make plans to meet those goals. Schedule regular meetings and track progress.

• If possible keep blinds drawn up on windows in the sunlight, particularly in the winter, to provide a natural source of heat and light 
• Incorporate greenery into architectural elements as much as possible (make plans on persons responsible for maintenance)

• Contact your local gas and electric providers about sustainability products and programs (the larger companies usually have programs) 
• Motion Activated Lights
• Power Saving Units 
• Motion-activated sink faucets/Aerator (to reduce water usage)
• Solar Panel/ Wind Turbine
• Geothermal heating cooling (if applicable)

• Energy Star Certified
• High-efficiency 
• Motion-activated sink faucets/Aerator (to reduce water usage)
• LED light bulbs 

• Don't print unless necessary
• Print double-sided if possible
• Reuse single sided as scrap or note taking paper
• Ensure/start the recycling program and employees know how and what to recycle
• Bamboo paper products
• If in manufacturing work towards cradle to cradle/ zero waste processes
• Fix broken machinery as opposed to buying new

• Use non-toxic and biodegradable cleaning products
• Use reusable clothes and launder
• Make recycling bins and a pick-up process available
• If applicable have a bin for  food scrap compost to use with the garden 

• School garden/ greenhouse but make sure there is a plan of who will take care of it with a backup plan
• Student and staff walks with trash pick up around buildings or community
• Incentive programs with rewards for various eco-friendly practices
• Rebuild habitats the building displaced or harmed such as planting trees or using natural materials to improve the surrounding environment (make sure to get permissions if needed).

• Be sure to track the progress of changes on an ongoing basis and communicate if updates are needed
• Share progress in meetings