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Articles Tagged “schools”
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New Guidelines for Green Cleaning Products in Schools
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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Standard For K-12 Products Under Development
NSF International and the National School Supply and Equipment Association (NSSEA) are working on this tool to certify health, safety, and environmental aspects of products and equipment for educational settings.
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NEW PRODUCT FLASH: Class Pack Lighting Systems
These Systems from GE Lighting and Lithonia Lighting combine high light output, full spectrum fluorescent lighting with a ballast system to deliver customized lighting levels.
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EPA Monitors Air Outside Schools
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
The EPA’s IAQ Tools for Schools program is looking to recognize schools with successful IAQ management programs.
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Preventing Lead Exposure In Renovations
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced last week it expects more than 125,000 renovation and remodeling contractors to be trained in lead-safe work practices by April 22.
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Construction & Operations Lessons In The Field
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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Two School Districts Win Safety Device
Through its Traffic Safety Grant awards, All Traffic Solutions is providing radar speed display systems to two facilities.
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New Survey Reveals School Districts Cutting Spending Due to Rising Energy Costs
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
This service, provided by Virco Mfg. Corporation, is designed to assist facility professionals in schools with large scale furniture and equipment acquisitions.
