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How to Get Going on “Going Green”

How to Get Going on “Going Green”. Karen J. Gerlach At-Large Member, VSBA Board of Directors Board Member, Radford City Dr. Chuck Bishop, Superintendent Radford City Public Schools. Do you know the size of your carbon footprint?.

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How to Get Going on “Going Green”

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  1. How to Get Going on“Going Green” Karen J. Gerlach At-Large Member, VSBA Board of Directors Board Member, Radford City Dr. Chuck Bishop, Superintendent Radford City Public Schools

  2. Do you know the size of your carbon footprint? • A carbon footprint is measured by an overall contribution of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. • Included are: energy use, transportation methods and other means of emitting carbon.

  3. Green School Initiatives • Does your school have green initiatives? • Recycling? • Idling policies? • Energy saving initiatives?

  4. Go Green Virginia • Originated by VML (Virginia Municipal League) • Created to encourage localities to implement environmental policies to reduce emissions and promote sustainability • Radford City won a Silver Certificate • VSBA joined in with the Green Schools Challenge • Radford City Public Schools participated last year with encouragement from City Officials

  5. Carbon emissions study Energy audit of public buildings Municipal recycling of office paper Conservation easement Tree preservation and planting Anti-idling policy Community education Alternate work schedules Farmer’s Market Applying for transportation grant City of RadfordInitiatives

  6. Paperless School Board Meetings Formed a Recycling Committee Chug before you chuck Eliminated use of Styrofoam Commingling containers for recycling No idling policy for buses Participated in National Walk to School Day Elementary schools have walking clubs Working with city on walk-out zones Participated in GoGreen Schools initiative Radford City Public SchoolsInitiatives

  7. Facility Planning & Development

  8. Design Considerations • Architects and design build firms are conscious of green building practices • Does not necessarily add significantly to cost • Immediate costs are important, but balance long term savings • Work together with locality

  9. Design Solutions • Sustainable Features • Day Lighting • Air Quality • Heating & Air Conditioning • Energy Efficiency

  10. Day Lighting

  11. Air Quality

  12. Energy Efficiency

  13. Conclusion • Start simple • Think long term savings • Save the planet  • Questions????

  14. For more information For a copy of this presentation and a link to the Go Green Schools initiative, go to the VSBA website: www.vsba.org

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