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Environmental Impact

Going green can also potentially have a negative effect on the environment. For instance, the development of alternative fuels is an innovation in the green movement in an effort to reduce reliance on nonrenewable natural resources.

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Green Schools can actually be moderately to very expensive. Much of the technology associated with green living does provide benefits to the environment but often at a much higher cost than their traditional counterparts. For instance, the use of solar panels can potentially save you money on your energy bills, but they can cost thousands of dollars to install.

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Are you wondering WHY you should take action to green your school? Or what are the BENEFITS of a green school?

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Are you wondering WHY you should take action to green your school? Or what are the BENEFITS of a green school?

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The k-12 schools that are certified under LEED for Existing Building boast energy performance that is 36 percent better than the average U.S School.

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The k-12 schools that are certified under LEED for Existing Building boast energy performance that is 36 percent better than the average U.S School.

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 Use Resources SustainablyGreen Schools can save money, reduce energy, climate, and environmental impacts, and improve communities' sustainability.

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 Use Resources SustainablyGreen Schools can save money, reduce energy, climate, and environmental impacts, and improve communities' sustainability.

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The areas of focus are Edu.development, networking, advocacy and researching info.

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The areas of focus are Edu.development, networking, advocacy and researching info.

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School buildings keep their students healthy, atlentive and present that's how they enhances their students ability.

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School buildings keep their students healthy, atlentive and present that's how they enhances their students ability.

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Save $100,000, per year on directed operating costs.

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Save $100,000, per year on directed operating costs.

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In a study of 40 schools engaged in environmental education, 92% of the cases studied saw better mastery of math skills. 

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In a study of 40 schools engaged in environmental education, 92% of the cases studied saw better mastery of math skills. 

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Average green schools use 33% less energy and 32% less water than their conventional counter parts. 

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Average green schools use 33% less energy and 32% less water than their conventional counter parts. 

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Teach, Learn, EngageStudents in green, healthier environments learn better

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Teach, Learn, EngageStudents in green, healthier environments learn better

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Create a Green, Healthy SpaceHealthier school food, green schoolyards, and outdoor education can improve student health, nutrition and fitness and avoid medical costs.

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Create a Green, Healthy SpaceHealthier school food, green schoolyards, and outdoor education can improve student health, nutrition and fitness and avoid medical costs.

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To become a green school you have to have long term commitment to core practices, school, and school districts.

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To become a green school you have to have long term commitment to core practices, school, and school districts.

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Green Schools can save money, reduce energy, climate, and environmental impacts, and improve communities' sustainability.

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Green Schools can save money, reduce energy, climate, and environmental impacts, and improve communities' sustainability.

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LEED-Certified School are designed to save energy, water and money

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LEED-Certified School are designed to save energy, water and money

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In Smart by Nature: Schooling for Sustainability, the Center for Ecoliteracy (CEL) offers four guiding principles for sustainable schools: Nature is our teacher.Sustainability is a community practice.The real world is the optimal learning environment.Sustainable living is rooted in a deep knowledge of place.

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In Smart by Nature: Schooling for Sustainability, the Center for Ecoliteracy (CEL) offers four guiding principles for sustainable schools: Nature is our teacher.Sustainability is a community practice.The real world is the optimal learning environment.Sustainable living is rooted in a deep knowledge of place.

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Green schools provide healthier indoor environments where students learn better.

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Green schools provide healthier indoor environments where students learn better.