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Green Schools
Eugene C. Cordero
Department of Meteorology
San Jose State UniversityOutline Global warming: Current status Solutions Greening your school, steps forward
Human Activities Can Intensify The Greenhouse Effect
Transportation
Utilities
Industry Source: U.S. EPA State and Local Climate Change Outreach Kit, March 2000
The Design of Effective Solutions
GovernmentEmission
targets/regulations
TechnologyAdvances/
innovations
EducationSociety’s awareness of
personal connection
Local solutions that
inspire and educate
– Pollution and greenhouse gas reductions
» Bike/walk to school
» Energy efficiency
– Recycling and reducing waste
» Zero Waste, Gardens and Compost
– Develop green guidelines for the school
» Incorporate existing environmental programs into curriculum.
Walking and biking to school…
– Promote healthy and active lifestyle
– Use resources from national Safe Routes to Schools
– Help promote community
Promoting energy efficiency– Energy efficient classrooms
» Lighting, computers etc.
– Increase use of renewable energy
Reducing waste– Establish a commitment towards ‘Zero Waste’
» recycling centers and reduction of paper use
» Work towards eliminating styrofoam/plastic from school
» Develop educational experience around gardens (compost)
Challenges and opportunities
– Financial» Green solutions often cost more initially…but may
save money in long run.– Use creative solutions to fund projects
» Campaign for “Styrofoam-Free School” » Campaign for solar installation» Campaign to develop edible garden
– Consider educational value