ISA – BRITISH COUNCIL. What is Green School Project?How do we go about it ?Forming an eco-committeeDesigning an environmental vision statement Preparing.

ISA – BRITISH COUNCIL

How toxin-free is your school? Has your school:◦ Switched to green cleaners certified by Green Seal or EcoLogo?◦ Implemented an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program and reduced pesticide use?◦ Chosen low-emitting paints, carpets, whiteboard markers, art supplies or other materials to

improve indoor air quality?◦ Provided adequate ventilation (i.e. no strong smells in classrooms)?◦ Used air filters rated at or above MERV 11?◦ Prohibited smoking on campus and in public school buses

How sustainably does your school use energy and reduce carbon emissions? Has your school:◦ Switched to CFC or LED light bulbs?◦ Conducted an energy audit?◦ Implemented energy conservation measures for Heating-Ventilation-Air-Conditioning

(HVAC), lighting, or computers?◦ Implemented a “Turn it off” campaign with students and staff (lights, printers, screens,

copiers, etc)?◦ Purchased energy efficient appliances or equipment?◦ Installed solar PV panels?◦ Installed solar hot water?◦ Switched to biodiesel fuel, natural gas, or hybrid buses?◦ Promoted Safe Routes to School or other efforts to encourage walking, biking, carpooling, or

public transportation to school?◦ Calculated its carbon footprint?