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By Robert Kennedy, About.com Guide to Private Schools since 1997

How Green Is Your School?

Tuesday April 8, 2008
Increasingly the term 'sustainable schools' is cropping up. What does that mean? It means that schools are finally realizing that they have to do their bit to conserve the earth's precious finite resources. Carbon offsets, eolic power, composting, recycling - these are all things schools can implement to reduce their energy use which in turn reduces greenhouse gas emissions. So, how green is your school? Share your thoughts and experiences with us here by leaving a comment. 10 Ways To Reduce Energy Costs lists some simple things you can do to get started on the road to making your school sustainable.

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