Green Teams can catalyze green initiatives,
spread knowledge about sustainability
now and into the future,
and also transform communities.
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Green Team is a diverse group of individuals who will be instrumental in the success of this and other green initiatives at their school. They will be responsible for raising awareness and disseminating information about their school’s involvement in the Michigan Renewable Schools Program.
How can you develop your Green Team to have a greater impact on your school and community?
SAMPLE GREEN TEAM GOALS
Here are a few ideas to get you started. What can your Green Team take on for your next green initiative?
- Start a composting program
- Switch to green cleaning products
- Green landscaping maintenance
- Recycling program
- Green janitorial behavioral practices
- Organize carpooling
- Develop a community garden
- Get your school to implement proposed improvements from an energy
audit
- Learn how to use wind or solar renewable energy equipment
- Conduct ongoing student energy audits
- Electricity use
- Water use
- Heating
- Solid waste (recycling/ trash)
- Prioritize list based on interest or feasibility
- Create school recycling guide for teachers /staff
- Participate in a Green Fair
- Plan an Earth Day celebration
- School-wide summer recycling goals for students
Your Green Team can make a difference. Every little bit helps get us closer to a clean, healthy environment!!