Conserve Energy

• Computers
  
  • Shut down all computers/monitors in your room at the end of the day
  • Turn off your computer monitor if it will not be used for 20 minutes
  • Turn off projectors if they will not be used for 15 minutes
• Lights
  • Turn off all lights when rooms are unoccupied
  • Always shut off lights when leaving the room
  • When there is adequate daylight, use only some of the lights in the room
• Electronics
  • Unplug vampires! Certain electronics draw energy even when they are turned off  
  • Examples include televisions, DVD players, desktop printers, microwaves, cell phone chargers and coffee makers

Conserve Resources

• Save paper. Ask yourself: Do I really need to print?
• Send/save documents and emails electronically instead of printing and filing them
• If you do have to print, make sure you print double-sided (duplex printing)
• Establish a station to reuse paper that has only been printed on one side for scratch paper
• Use a reusable lunch bag, silverware, and containers
• Bring a reusable water bottle and coffee mug to school
• Recycle paper, plastic, cardboard and aluminum
• Keep the Three Rs in mind: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Conserve Water

• When washing your hands, lather with soap before you turn the water on
• If you find a leaky faucet or a running toilet, report it to a custodian
• Only run the dishwasher in the teachers' lounge if completely full

Transportation

• Walk, bike, or carpool to school

Get Involved

• Join your school's Green Team!  
• Encourage students to join your school's Green Team
• If your school does not have a Green Team, check out our Resources page and talk to your principal about starting one.

 

Conserve Energy

• Computers
  • Shut down your computer at the end of the day
  • Turn off your computer monitor if it will not be used for 20 minutes
  • Remind your teacher to turn off projectors if they will not be used for 15 minutes
• Lights
  • Turn off all lights when rooms are unoccupied
  • When there is daylight, encourage your teachers to use only some of the lights in the room
• Electronics
  • Unplug vampires! Certain electronics draw energy even when they are turned off  
  • Examples include televisions, DVD players, desktop printers, microwaves, cell phone chargers and coffee makers

Conserve Resources

• Save paper. Ask yourself: Do I really need to print?
• If you do have to print, make sure you print double-sided (duplex printing)
• Use one-sided prints that are no longer needed for scratch paper and notes
• Use a reusable lunch bag, silverware, and containers
• Bring a reusable water bottle to school
• Recycle paper, plastic, and aluminum
• Keep the Three Rs in mind: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Conserve Water

• When washing your hands, lather with soap before you turn the water on
• If you find a leaky faucet or a running toilet, report it to your teacher or custodian

Transportation

• Walk, bike, carpool, or ride the bus to school

Get Involved

• Join your school's Green Team!  
• If your school does not have a Green Team, check out our Resources page and talk to your principal about starting one.

 

 

Conserve Energy at Home

• Computers
  
  • Make sure your child shuts down all computers/monitors in your room at the end of the day
  • Turn off your computer monitor if it will not be used for 20 minutes
• Lights
  • Encourage your child to turn off all lights when a room is unoccupied
  • Always shut off lights when leaving a room
  • When there is adequate daylight, use only some of the lights in a room
  • Use CFL light bulbs whenever possible, instead of less efficient bulbs
• Electronics
  • Unplug vampires! Certain electronics draw energy even when they are turned off  
  • Examples include televisions, DVD players, desktop printers, microwaves, cell phone chargers and coffee makers

Conserve Resources at Home

• Encourage your child to save paper. Ask him/her: Do you really need to print?
• Send/save documents and emails electronically instead of printing and filing them
• Make sure you print double-sided (duplex printing)
• Establish a station to reuse paper that has only been printed on one side for scratch paper
• Encourage your child to use a reusable lunch bag, silverware, and containers
• Encourage your child to bring a reusable water bottle and coffee mug to school
• Recycle paper, plastic, cardboard and aluminum at home and at school
• Keep the Three Rs in mind: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Conserve Water at Home

• When washing your hands, lather with soap before you turn the water on
• Encourage your child to think about how much water he/she is using when showering, brushing teeth, or doing dishes
• If you find a leaky faucet or a running toilet, report it to a custodian
• Only run the dishwasher if completely full

Transportation

• Encourage your child to walk, bike, carpool, or take the bus to school

Get Involved

• Join your school's Green Team!  
• Encourage your student to join your school's Green Team
• If your school does not have a Green Team, check out our Resources page and talk to your principal about starting one.

 

 

Sign the Principal's Go Green Pledge!

If you need a copy of the Principals' Go Green Pledge, you can download it by clicking here. If you want to be on the list, email your photo to GSI@verdisgroup.com.

Click the links to see principals who have pledged:

• Ashland Park/Robbins
• Benson West
• Belle Ryan
• Beveridge
• Boyd
• Buffett Middle
• Burke
• Central
• Chandler View
• Fontenelle
• Gilder
• Gomez Heritage
• Indian HIll
• Lothrop
• Miller Park
• Pinewood
• Sherman
• Skinner
• Spring Lake

 

Conserve Energy

• Computers
  
  • Shut down your computer/monitor at the end of the day
  • Make sure all computers/monitors in the office are turned off at the end of the day
  • Turn off your computer monitor if it will not be used for 20 minutes
  • Turn off projectors if they will not be used for 15 minutes
• Lights
  • Turn off all lights when rooms are unoccupied
  • Always shut off lights when leaving the room
  • When there is adequate daylight, use only some of the lights in the room
• Electronics
  • Unplug vampires! Certain electronics draw energy even when they are turned off  
  • Examples include televisions, DVD players, desktop printers, microwaves, cell phone chargers and coffee makers

Conserve Resources

• Save paper. Ask yourself: Do I really need to print?
• Send/save documents and emails electronically instead of printing and filing them
• If you do have to print, make sure you print double-sided (duplex printing)
• Establish a station to reuse paper that has only been printed on one side for scratch paper
• Send newsletters/announcements to only one student in each family
• Use a reusable lunch bag, silverware, and containers
• Bring a reusable water bottle and coffee mug to school
• Recycle paper, plastic, cardboard and aluminum
• Keep the Three Rs in mind: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Conserve Water

• When washing your hands, lather with soap before you turn the water on
• If you find a leaky faucet or a running toilet, report it to a custodian
• Only run the dishwasher in the teachers' lounge if completely full

Transportation

• Walk, bike, or carpool to school

Get Involved

• Support your school's Green Team!  
• Encourage students and staff to join your school's Green Team
• If your school does not have a Green Team, check out our Resources page and talk with staff and students about starting one
• Encourage staff to incorporate Green Curriculum lessons
• Direct students, staff, and parents to the GSI website

 

Principal's Pledge

 

Ashland Park/Robbins: Jan Martin proudly shows off her signed Pledge (back to top)

Belle Ryan pledge: (back to top)

 

Benson West: Terry Burton signs the Pledge while a group of students "have his back." (back to top)

 

Beveridge Middle: Principal Dave Lavender proudly shows of his signed pledge with a group of staff and students on the Beveridge Green Team: (back to top)

Boyd Elementary: (back to top)

 

Buffett Middle: Principal Dr. Edward Bennet sent us his signed pledge: (back to top)

 

Burke Senior: Principal Dr. Deborah Frison signs the Go Green Pledge: (back to top)
 

 

Central High: Principal Kieth Bigsby and members of Central's green team gather to sign the pledge: (back to top)

 

Chandler View: Principal Greg Eversoll signs the pledge with the support of the student ecology club and its sponsors: (back to top)

 

Fontenelle: Principal Eric Nelson has signed the pledge, but forgot his camera... (back to top)

 

 

Gilder: Principal Cassie Boyd signs the Pledge with the support of the Gilder Green Team: (left to right) Jenn Rinn, Sarah Christiansen, Jacque Wagner, Linda Hankins, and Ian Rose. (back to top)

 

Gomez Heritage: Gomez Heritage Principal John Campin shows off his signed pledge. (back to top)

 

Indian Hill: Principal Sharon Royers signs the pledge surrounded by the team of students that collect recyclables from classrooms. (back to top)
 

 

Lothrop: Lothop Magnet principal Mr. Gary Westbrook shows off his signed Principals' Pledge with a group of students from the Green Team. (back to top)

 

Miller Park: Principal Lisa Utterback signs the Pledge with students from the Green Team at Miller Park. (back to top)

 

 

Pinewood: Principal Kristi Reinsch signs the Go Green Pledge:(back to top)

 

Sherman: Principal Nanette Beller scanned her signed pledge so we could share it here: (back to top)

 

Skinner: Principal Tarina Cox sent us a copy of the signed pledge for Skinner: (back to top)

 

Spring Lake: Susan Aguilera-Robles signs with the Spring Lake Green Team. (back to top)