Presentation

What is the societal problem? - Lacking of green awareness and practices within our school / community

Why is this problem important to your group? - We want to help protect the environment for a healthier planet and healthy community. - Recycling and protecting the environment seems to be more important to people than before. So we feel that the school should do its part in helping the Earth.

What are your plans? -Research and brainstorm green ideas - Contact key players for ways we can improve the school - Possibly implement some of the reforms

Who are some key players you need to contact? School Administration, Ed Schwander, LANCE, Borislaw Bilash II, Bill Fahey, Magda Comeau (Rutgers Green Purchasing Cooperative Program), Dr. Vincent Occhin o (School Business Administrator/Board Secretary)

What print article did you use and summarize that article for the class?

//Titans of Ecology//
At T.C. Williams High in Alexandria, classroom ceilings are slopped to shine light more efficiently. Also, nuclear-powered hand dryers are available to replace the use of paper towels. A rooftop garden over the cafeteria reduces the amount of heat the building absorbs was also included. T.C. Williams High was redesigned with strict environmental guidelines and has created a healthy and productive educational environment. In other regions, campuses have waterless urinals and motion-sensing light systems to help the environment more.