USGBC launches website to promote green schools

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To help educate and encourage construction firms, teachers, and administrators about the benefits of sustainable schools, the U.S. Green Building Council has launched a Build Green Schools website.

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Kristin Foster, Editorial Intern

Publication Date:

Thu, 2007-10-25 10:41

With the success of the LEED commercial construction and renovation program, the U.S. Green Building Council is all set to foster an increase in green K-12 schools.

To help educate and encourage construction firms, teachers, and administrators about the benefits of sustainable schools, the USGBC launched a Build Green Schools website [1] earlier this month.

The site contains detailed facts about green building’s effect on both students and teachers, how it saves money, and how to get started on such a project, as well as more information about their LEED for Schools program. According to the site, green schools, on average, save $100,000 a year, use 33% less energy, and reduce solid waste by 74%. They also increase learning potential, reduce teacher absenteeism and turnover, and provide opportunities for hands-on learning.

For more information, go to http://www.centerforgreenschools.org/home.aspx [1].

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