Green Cleaning Award for Schools & Universities
The Green Cleaning Award for Schools & Universities—sponsored by American School & University, The Green Cleaning Network and the Healthy Schools Campaign—recognizes education institutions for exemplary green cleaning programs. Award criteria are modeled on The Quick and Easy Guide to Green Cleaning in Schools, published by the Healthy Schools Campaign, a founding member of the Green Cleaning Network. View which schools were the 2007 award winners.
Green is everywhere these days. The latest articles on green design, construction, products and more are down below.
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Green Building Council takes next step for school-specific rating system...
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New Jersey governor mandated high-performance school construction in 2002....
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K-8 school will open in 2008
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By Julie Hall
Education administrators and architects answer the call for facilities that respect the environment....
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By Cameron Adams
When schools publicize their green-cleaning programs effectively, it can persuade the entire community to embrace their efforts....
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By Stephen Ashkin
Stand up and be recognized on Earth Day....
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By Stephen Ashkin
What you can learn about
green cleaning may surprise you....
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By Mike Kennedy
Many people skeptical about environmentalism may have a stereotyped view of the typical advocate for green design. But the cartoon image of a tie-dye-wearing, granola-eating, tree-hugging hippie that is obsessed with saving whales is as outdated as the idea that a double-loaded corridor constitutes ...
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By Blair Seibert
Campuses that embrace sustainable design strategies can see real cost savings....
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By Jennifer S. Henrikson and Jody L. Henry
Wise design choices in education institutions can minimize environmental impact, save money and enhance learning....
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By Bob Clark
Contracting green services can help schools and universities move in the right direction....
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Mike Kennedy
School restrooms have long been targets for vandals and students who treat the facilities with less than tender, loving care. Restrooms also are places...
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By Charlie Jahnigen
The right team can improve a project's environmental performance and lead to the best decisions for the facility, the budget and the community....
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Assessing the school environment; Healthy schools guide; School-specific ratings...
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By Stephen Benz
Planning for sustainable elements in site design can help turn a project's interference into enhancements....
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By Betsy del Monte
Green building practices can help education institutions increase productivity and achieve long-term savings....
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By Mike Kennedy
More schools and universities are adopting environmentally friendly and energy-efficient design and construction strategies....
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By Allen Rathey
High-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters can be a useful addition to an education institution's maintenance program....
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By Mike Kennedy
Schools and universities seek designs that bring the benefits of natural light into their facilities....
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By Robert Kravitz
With the right chemicals and equipment, schools can establish an effective green cleaning program....
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By J. Jeffrey Conroy
Entering the "green era" means rethinking long-valued campus planning practices....
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By Drew Ballensky
Single-ply cool roofing systems can play an important role in the energy-management strategies of schools and universities....
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By Robert Kravitz and Klaus Reichardt
Urinals that don't need water can provide many advantages for schools....
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By Mike Kennedy
Using life-cycle costing, schools and universities can provide communities with sustainable facilities that will endure for generations....
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By Robert L. Johnson
Effective ventilation and moisture control in classrooms can help create a comfortable, high-performance learning environment....
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