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Join Greg Libecci, Energy and Resource Manager of Salt Lake City School District, on July 13-14, 2017 in Park City, Utah to explore the role of green cleaning programs in creating a sustainable school district culture. Learn about the impact of custodial staff, recycling, and energy efficiency on curriculum. Discover the benefits of chemistry, low VOC cleaning, and lighting audits in saving money and the planet. Gain insights on recycling achievements, electricity savings, and awards received. Take away concepts to promote whole school sustainability and engage custodial teams!
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Green Clean Schools Leadership InstituteGreg Libecci Energy and Resource ManagerSalt Lake City School DistrictJuly 13-14, 2017Park City, Utah
How does your Green Cleaning Program fit in OR act as catalyst for creating a Whole School District Sustainability culture? • Green Cleaning and IPM are spokes in the wheel of Whole School Sustainability. • Custodial is the HUB of the wheel!
Connecting school based cleaning, recycling and energy with curriculum • Chemistry and New Tech Low VOC Cleaning • Pounds per Student and Trees Saved • Reduce the Juice – Lighting Audit • Lots of math! Saves Money and the Planet!
There are many reasons why we should all recycle, especially at our schools! Here are a few of them…
Annual Avoided Electricity Cost (Savings) 7 Year Cumulative Avoided Cost $2,880,360
Recognition and Third Party Verification Since 2011 the # of qualifying schools at SLCSD has grown from 19 to 27!
SLC School District presented with “Recycler of the Year” Award - 2014
UBEES Award Presentation at State Capital pictured with Lt. Governor Gregg Bell Governor Gary Herbert presenting SLCSD With the Energy Star “Partner of the Year” award.
Take Away Concepts…. • Think Whole School Sustainability • Encourage Custodial Engagement – HUB of Wheel • Spotlight/Educate Enviro & Economic Impact • Connect with Curriculum • Think Place Based Education – School as Tool • Seek Recognition and Advertise Results