PBC Schools Go Green

Chief Operating Officer Joseph Moore issued a District-wide bulletin today announcing the rollout of two new energy and water conservation efforts.  Here’s what’s being done:

Folks can now call or e-mail the new “Conservation Hotlines” to report wasteful energy or water usage or instances of recyclable materials being discarded needlessly. Reports can be made anonymously if the phone number is used.

To call: 561-687-7045 (or PX 27045)
To e-mail: conservation@palmbeach.k12.fl.us

Help us save precious natural resources and valuable dollars by doing your part to improve the District’s environmental performance.

An Extra Special Holiday Gift: Protecting your Environment while Enjoying Your New Electronics

People love getting new gadgets for the holidays. Whether you are a tech-savvy professional at the school district or someone who never figured out how to program their VCR, the thought of a new ‘toy’ is exciting!  This year there are more possibilities than ever to find electronics under the tree, from video game consoles to sophisticated cell phones that are connecting people in new ways. Even underprivileged children around the world are now receiving discount laptops in record numbers, hopefully helping to breach the digital divide. But the growing market of electronics and accelerating pace of technology have meant an increased impact on the environment. This is never truer than after the holidays, when people clean out their old gear in favor of the new shiny toys, appliances, and electronics they have just received. With the 2009 change in TV transmissions around the corner, even more e-waste is being generated. Consider this: the average cell phone user changes handsets every 18 months-is it really necessary? Of course not, but most people want the cell phone with the most advanced technology.   Continue Reading »

When I visit schools (especially those who are trying to be “greener”), I am often asked about what specific things teachers and students can do to save energy. Here’s what I usually say…
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