How to Make a Green Bin Liner
Compost Bin Do's and Don'ts
Room 22 Help the Earth Slideshow
Earth Hour - March 27, 2015
Recycling Monitoring
Light Use Monitoring
Heat Vent Monitoring
Inglewood Heights is a GOLD level EcoSchool! We are trying to do our part to save the environment. Through the EcoSchools program, students become aware of their carbon footprint and incorporate ways to reduce waste, conserve energy, and be responsible stewards of the environment. We are always striving to improve and to maintain our Platinum level each school year. Students are currently participating in the following programs:
Composting
Students are making an effort to compost in order to reduce the amount of garbage that goes to landfills. Each classroom has its own mini compost bin and assigns students to empty them into a green bin. Students also make sure that garbage and recyclables are not thrown into the compost bins.
Litterless Lunches
Students bring litterless lunches to school. Lunches are placed into reusable containers. They also bring reusable drink containers. Stainless steel forks and spoons are used instead of disposable cutlery. Litterless lunches are an attempt to reduce the amount of packaging and waste we throw into the garbage. Students are expected to bring home any uneaten food, garbage and recycling for proper disposal.
Recycling Thursdays
Every Thursday, students help collect recycling bins from each class. With the supervision of Mr. Bob, our Caretaker, the Recycling Team puts the recycling into big recycling bins to prevent overflow, and prepare it for City pick up.
Lights Out
Staff and students are now making sure that lights are being turned off when they leave their classrooms. Computer monitors are also being turned off in order to conserve energy. We are auditing the number of lamps we will need to provide effective lighting throughout the school. Unnecessary light bulbs will be removed. We are also monitoring light usage to determine and reduce the amount of electricity consumption for each class.