Teaching Materials
Project Case Studies: Waste
See example projects from the 2021-22 cohort of the Illinois Green Schools Project, and learn more about how they made it happen.
Project Ideas: Energy
- Start an education program teaching energy-reduction techniques for lighting and lightbulbs
- Reduce plug load power consumption by installing efficient power strips
- Reduce plug load power consumption through an education campaign
- Bring daylighting practices into your classroom to reduce use of artificial lighting
- Create an Energy Weekend Team to ensure all lights and power strips are turned off and all curtains and windows are closed during weekends and breaks
- Tour your mechanical room with your facilities or maintenance manager
- Research & advocate for the use of onsite or offsite renewable energy in your school
- Explore ways you can generate energy like biking and body power
- Investigate and pitch school-wide energy measures to your maintenance staff, administration, or school board!
- Explore the effects of light pollution and energy conservation measures
- Investigate & find ways to reduce the Heat Island Effect and its impact on your school's energy use
See a student energy audit in Prince William County Virginia.
Project Case Studies: Energy
See example projects from the 2021-22 cohort of the Illinois Green Schools Project, and learn more about how they made it happen.
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Reporting and transparency frameworks for sustainability programs
