Hingham High School KeySpan
Submitted by katierad on Wed, 11/28/2007 - 15:09
the problem:
Hingham High School participated in the KeySpan-Do Something Environmental Sustainability Competition during the month of October and won second place! These are the things that Hingham initiated:ENERGY
- Solar panels were recently installed in the school.
- Teachers were encouraged to turn off their lights when leaving the classroom.
- Estimated 300 hours of energy saved.
WASTE RECYCLED, REDUCED, OR REUSED
- Two recycling bins in every classroom- one for cans and one for paper products.
- All flyers posted on the walls were recycled once taken down.
- Ink cartridges were recycled.
- Estimated 1000 lbs of waste recycled.
INVOLVEMENT
- At least 90% of students recycled their bottles and paper in classrooms.
- Estimated 1000 people involved and impacted.
- “Go Green” logo contest initiated by the Student Council’s new Green Committee.
INNOVATION
- A lot of the initiatives were started by the Green Committee, who educated the entire student body of their impact on the environment.
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