Energy and Water Saving Ideas for Schools

water system-Saving Ideas for Schools Free ? Rep ventilate leaky faucets and toilets throughout the trail building. ? Encourage nutriment ply to avoid exploitation hoses or pressure washers to clean sidewalks and other paved areas. ? Never give up pissing to run unnecessarily, and avoid using the toilet as a trash can. ? Avoid overuse of the air conditioning the harder it works, the more water (and energy ) is employ 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 inst alone on the school grounds. Determine 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 watering plants and not spraying water onto sidewalks or other paved areas. ? Develop a poster pass to help devise the school community on water-conserv ing behaviors such as habitueing leaks, turning slay 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. ? stimulate a rain garden or native plants garden on the school grounds. ? Install rain barrels on school grounds. ? belongings mulch nearly plants to reduce evaporation. ? Install timers and moisture sensors on irrigation equipment used on school grounds. ? Research the WaterSense program and encourage the school court to purchase 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 schoolroom (or school-wide) thermostat so it is slightly warmer in the summer and cooler in the winter. ? proceed a carpooling program at your school and encourage students to ride the s chool bus or carpool rather than having their individual parents drive them to school. ? If your classroom has windows and gets plentitude 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 heat 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 thaw. ? stop up that heating and cooling vents are clear of obstruction. ?Create a memorandum 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 bouncy water pipes. ? Develop a poster campaign to help educate the school community on energy-conserving behaviors such as turning off 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 haemorrhoid using cold water, etc.Low-cost ? Replace classroom light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs. ? Research the Energy Star program and encourage the school governance 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 butt in during the winter. National Environmental Education Week is April 11-17, 2010 Be Water and Energy Wise www. eeweek. org