Saturday, May 25, 2019

Energy and Water Saving Ideas for Schools

Water-Saving Ideas for Schools Free ? Repair leaky faucets and toilets passim the school building. ? Encourage maintenance staff to avoid development hoses or pressure washers to clean sidewalks and another(prenominal) paved areas. ? Never allow water to run unnecessarily, and avoid development the toilet as a throw away can. ? Avoid overuse of the air conditioning the harder it works, the more water (and zipper ) is used to cool the building. ? Encourage your schools cafeteria staff to avoid using trays when possible. Fewer items to wash means less water is used to wash them ?Research the water needs of the plants currently found on the school grounds. adjudicate how often they require water, and request that maintenance staff only water the plants and grounds as required by the plants. ? Make sure sprinkler systems are water plants and not spraying water onto sidewalks or other paved areas. ? Develop a poster campaign to help educate the school community on water-conservin g behaviors such as repairing leaks, turning off the water while washing hands, avoiding overuse of air conditioning, landscaping with native plants, etc.Low-cost ? Install faucet aerators, low-flow showerheads and other water-saving devices throughout the school. ? Construct a rain garden or native plants garden on the school grounds. ? Install rain barrels on school grounds. ? focalise mulch around plants to reduce evaporation. ? Install timers and moisture sensors on irrigation equipment used on school grounds. ? Research the WaterSense program and encourage the school administration to get WaterSense products when equipment needs replacing.National Environmental Education Week is April 11-17, 2010 Be Water and Energy Wise www. eeweek. org Energy-Saving Ideas for Schools Free ? Set the classroom (or school-wide) thermostat so it is slightly warm in the summer and cooler in the winter. ? whizt a carpooling program at your school and encourage students to ride the school bus or carpool sooner than having their individual parents drive them to school. ? If your classroom has windows and gets plenty of natural light, open the blinds and turn off the lights when not required. Check for and repair leaks around windows and doors where air conditioning and awaken can escape. ? Plug all computers, televisions, printers, copiers, and other equipment into power strips, and turn off the strips when the devices are not in use. Even when turned off, many electronics use energy even when theyre in standby mode. ? Pack lunches (in reusable containers ) that dont require heating. ? Ensure that heating and cooling vents are clear of obstruction. ?Create a schedule and put students in charge of turning off energy-consuming devices in the classroom (printers, computers, lights, etc. ). ? Increase the amount of insulation on water heaters and acid water pipes. ? Develop a poster campaign to help educate the school community on energy-conserving behaviors such as turning o ff lights, computers, and other equipment when not in use, keeping doors and windows closed to reduce heating and cooling system waste, washing clothes and dishes in full loads using frore water, etc.Low-cost ? Replace classroom light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs. ? Research the Energy Star program and encourage the school administration to purchase Energy Star products when equipment needs replacing. ? Plant deciduous trees around the school building. Trees help reduce heating and cooling costs by shading the building during warm months and by providing a wind break during the winter. National Environmental Education Week is April 11-17, 2010 Be Water and Energy Wise www. eeweek. org

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