1. Lower Merion School District Green Accomplishments Presented by Green Council of LMSD Glenn Rosazza, Joseph Mudd Co-Founders

2. HVAC—minimize energy use --computer monitoring and adjustment of all systems --on-going basis LEED certified high schools --one “silver” --one “certified” Emissions CNG (compressed natural gas) -- 69 buses -- 5 work vans Biofuel -- convert diesel vehicles REDUCE

3. PILOT PROGRAMS: Eliminate plastic water bottles from cafeteria food service Custodial staff --using “greenest” products possible --cleaners, strippers, etc. --“green” garbage bags --testing new products on a continual basis Composting of kitchen waste --in two schools REDUCE

4. IN ALL BUILDINGS and OPERATIONS DEPT.: Paper (mixed) Cardboard Plastic (#1-7) Glass Metal—aluminum, brass, copper, light steel, heavy iron OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT: vehicle maintenance --oil, antifreeze, freon green garbage bags RECYCLE

5. ALL PUBLIC PLAYING FIELDS yellow recycling bins next to trash containers LIGHTBULBS 3,228 (2005) 2,491 (2006) LASERPRINTER CARTRIDGES RECYCLE

6. CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION supportive OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT reduce operating costs improve efficiency thinking and planning for the long-term! LEADERSHIP

7. GREEN COUNCIL OF LMSD building rep in all but one building educating staff working with custodians collaborating with Operations Dept. forming Environmental Clubs in middle and elementary schools working with other groups outside LMSD educating the public LEADERSHIP

8. We’re All in This Together

9. Designer: Laura Piccoli, 10 th Grade, LMHS Art Teacher: Louise Pierce (G.C. Champion)

10. Designer Danielle (Dani) Rosenzweig, 9 th Grade, LMHS ENVIRONMENTAL FORUM