How does a green school conserve energy?
Responses
Reduce hazardous waste.
Reduce hazardous waste.
Fix leaking water pipes.
Fix leaking water pipes.
Turn off computers when unused.
Turn off computers when unused.
Start a club to educate the public about recycling.
Start a club to educate the public about recycling.
Install energy-efficient lighting.
Install energy-efficient lighting.
Use natural lighting whenever possible.
Use natural lighting whenever possible.
Install solar panels to generate renewable energy.
Install solar panels to generate renewable energy.
Use energy-efficient appliances and equipment.
Use energy-efficient appliances and equipment.
Implement a composting system for organic waste.
Implement a composting system for organic waste.
Encourage carpooling and promote alternative transportation methods.
Encourage carpooling and promote alternative transportation methods.
Implement a rainwater harvesting system for irrigation.
Implement a rainwater harvesting system for irrigation.
Install motion sensor lights to reduce unnecessary energy usage.
Install motion sensor lights to reduce unnecessary energy usage.
Promote energy-saving practices through educational campaigns.
Promote energy-saving practices through educational campaigns.
Use smart thermostats to optimize heating and cooling systems.
Use smart thermostats to optimize heating and cooling systems.
Involve students in energy audits and monitoring to identify areas of improvement.
Involve students in energy audits and monitoring to identify areas of improvement.
Implement a green roof or vertical garden to improve insulation and reduce heating/cooling needs.