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Fluorescent Lighting Fixtures, Pre-1979

Anne Vazquez — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 15:24:20 +0000

The EPA has released recommended steps to take for schools with older lighting fixtures in order to reduce potential exposures to harmful levels of PCBs. The guidance — part of EPA’s efforts to address potential PCB exposures in schools — is based on evidence that the older ballasts contain PCBs that can leak when the ballasts fail,

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Industry Suppliers Get Their Close-Up

Anne Vazquez — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 16:50:49 +0000

Virco, a DKI member company, and HON are involved in popular "Makeover" television shows this fall.

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Study: Students Avoid School Toilets

Heidi Schwartz — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 15:12:20 +0000

Nearly 40% of secondary school girls reported ''holding it in'' so they didn't have to go to the toilet. And 16% of secondary school boys reported "bad things" happening in the toilets, making them wary of going in there.

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New Guidelines for Green Cleaning Products in Schools

Heidi Schwartz — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 15:45:13 +0000

Recent scientific evidence that chronic, low level exposures to petrochemicals commonly found in institutional cleaning products are a significant health hazard for children has fueled increased demand for safer products.

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EPA Monitors Air Outside Schools

Anne Vazquez — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 14:23:14 +0000

The year old initiative monitors air quality surrounding a selection of schools around the United States.

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K-12 Schools And IAQ Awards

Anne Vazquez — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 14:41:36 +0000

The EPA's IAQ Tools for Schools program is looking to recognize schools with successful IAQ management programs.

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Free Green Computers For Schools On Earth Day

Heidi Schwartz — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 15:09:35 +0000

The goal of the program is to help schools improve student-to-computer ratios and reduce their eco footprints at the same time.

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KI Funds Learning Studio On Education Spaces

Anne Vazquez — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 13:54:18 +0000

Students in the School of Architecture and Urban Planning at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee will participate in design exercises focused on creating and furnishing optimal learning environments.

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Construction & Operations Lessons In The Field

Anne Vazquez — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:10:08 +0000

In New Haven, CT, 5th and 6th graders have the opportunity to gain experience with architects, construction managers, and tradespeople through Kids Build, a program developed by architecture firm Svigals + Partners, in conjunction with the New Haven School Construction Program.

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New Survey Reveals School Districts Cutting Spending Due to Rising Energy Costs

Andrea Sanchez — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:46:37 +0000

Two-thirds of school districts responding to a new “School Energy and Environment Survey” from Honeywell and Education Week Research have made spending cuts or modifications as a direct result of rising energy bills.

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NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: PlanSCAPE By Virco

Anne Vazquez — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:54:13 +0000

This service, provided by Virco Mfg. Corporation, is designed to assist facility professionals in schools with large scale furniture and equipment acquisitions.

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Wash Your Hands!

Anne Vazquez — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:26:31 +0000

For National Clean Hands Week (September 20-26) Georgia-Pacific Professional has made a poster available online to promote good hand hygiene practices among elementary school children.

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School District Implements New Lamp Disposal Process

Anne Vazquez — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:47:16 +0000

The Lake Washington School District in Redmond, WA has a new tool to handle the more than 1,000 fluorescent light bulbs it disposes of annually.

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Back To School, Back To Unhealthy Air?

Heidi Schwartz — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:20:03 +0000

As parents start getting school supplies and back-to-school outfits together for their children, and administrators get their schools ready for the new year to come, NADCA reminds parents and educators of the importance of indoor air quality to student and employee performance in schools.

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Is Your School A Breath Of Fresh Air?

Anne Vazquez — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:40:32 +0000

Give your facilities a chance to be recognized by the EPA's IAQ TfS Awards Program.

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FRIDAY FUNNY: Year End School Pranks

Heidi Schwartz — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:05:04 +0000

Outgoing students from Sutton Grammar School went to new lengths to pull off a rude, but imaginative joke which was unspotted for years. It was recently discovered by Google Earth.

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Milliken & Company Participates In Tree Plantings

Anne Vazquez — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:04:42 +0000

The floor covering company is a member of the Georgia Forestry Commission's Making the Shade partnership.

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AIA Releases Rebuild and Renew Plan

Anne Vazquez — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 14:41:28 +0000

Schools, Green Buildings, and Historic Preservation are among key initiatives.

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Feeling The Heat

Heidi Schwartz — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 15:07:46 +0000

Schools look to reduce energy costs through facility improvements.

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Johnson Controls Announces Call for Creative Energy Projects Entries

Heidi Schwartz — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 14:18:03 +0000

Johnson Controls has launched a program to engage kindergarten through 12th grade students across North America in developing ways to make the environment more energy efficient. The program, called Igniting Creative Energy, is a competition that provides national winners with valuable educational experiences including the opportunity to meet national leaders and energy policymakers in Washington, DC.

“Students play an important role in using energy resources wisely, which reinforces our business of providing energy efficiency solutions for consumers and businesses,” said C. David Myers, president, Building Efficiency, Johnson Controls. “Each year, we continue to be impressed by the enthusiasm and

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Special Report Investigates Impact of Industrial Pollution on America’s Schools

Heidi Schwartz — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 14:43:30 +0000

The special project looks at issues such as why children are vulnerable to toxic chemicals and, using the government's own data and modeling software, points to schools which appear to be in toxic hot spots.

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Remembering An Elementary School Fire 50 Years Later

Anne Vazquez — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:01:31 +0000

This Chicago fire prompted the enhancements of many fire-related building requirements.

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High Performance School Projects Recognized

Anne Vazquez — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:44:28 +0000

The Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) has chosen four school programs for its Green Apple Awards.

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TCP, Inc. Joins CBS And EcoMedia To “Green” Schools In Three U.S. Cities

Heidi Schwartz — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 13:56:12 +0000

Three cities participating in program designed to make schools greener while teaching kids about the environment.

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