Project
Summary
Conversion to use of
“Green” cleaning products
by maintenance staff
HP maintenance staff uses
green, toxin-free, cleaning
products exclusively in the
school.
All paper, plastic,
aluminum, cardboard, and
glass products are
collected and recycled.
The district has purchased
fuel-efficient E85 vehicles
to use in drivers ed.
classes. All future district
vehicle purchases will be
fuel-efficient vehicles.
A biodiesel production lab
was designed and built in
order to teach students
about alternative energy
production. Waste
vegetable oil from school
cafeteria is recycled into
biodiesel for school use.
A large school courtyard
will be planted with native
plants to serve as garden
for native turtles &
butterflies. Injured turtles
will be nursed to health
for release back into wild.
Plans have been
developed to significantly
increase the number of
plants inside the building
as a means of scrubbing
the air.
Actions taken to educate
school community about
harmful effects of idling
an automobile.
School is working on
educational programs to
reduce the number of
plastic water bottles being
sold at school.
School-wide Recycling
Program
Purchase and Use of E85
vehicles for traffic safety
courses & district use
Biodiesel Laboratory
Construction
Turtle/Butterfly Garden &
Sanctuary Built
Indoor Gardens
Established for air
cleaning
Anti-Idling Campaign
Reduction of plastic water
bottle consumption
Student Courtyard
Redesign with Green
Design Principles
AP Environmental Science
courses established
The student courtyard is
being redesigned to serve
as a model of green design
In order to increase the
amount of students taking
environmental science
Progress/Next Steps
Implemented in 2007
Implemented in 2007
Assessment
Continued monitoring of
product effectiveness;
constant consideration for
new, better products.
Monitoring of how many
recycling dumpsters filled
per week/month.
Several E85 vehicles
purchased in 2007.
Monitoring of fuel
consumption & cost.
Built in 2007; biodiesel
production process will
continue to be made more
effective & efficient.
Currently, 50 gallons of
waste vegetable oil are
being collected &
converted into biofuel
each month.
Planting and construction
set to begin in Spring 2008
Overall garden health—
monitoring number of
butterflies, turtles, and
plants.
Plans currently being
developed; plants will be
distributed beginning in
Spring 2008.
Overall number of plants
present throughout
building; indoor air quality
assessments tracked over
time.
Educational campaign
being developed; antiidling signs placed on
school grounds.
Freshwater “taps”
installed in Cafeteria Hall
for Nalgene bottle fill-up
(Winter 2008);
Educational programs
presented to students.
Plans developed (Winter
2008) ; Construction to
begin (Summer 2008)
Course began in fall 2007.
Students will count
number of cars idling at
drop-off/pick-up times at
school.
Students will monitor total
number of water bottles
sold each month.
Finished courtyard
Currently there are 8
sections (160 students)
taking Environmental
EcoAdventure Courses
Established
Green School Initiative
Established
courses, an AP section was
offered.
In order to teach students
about diverse ecosystems
and conservation efforts,
EcoAdventure courses
offered for students to
travel to rainforests &
fragile ecosystems in
Central/South America
GSI is a group of students
& staff who meet on a
regular basis to oversee
environmental issues at
HPHS.
Science courses.
Courses have run
periodically since 2002.
Number of students taking
course. Since 2002, 60
students have participated
in this program.
Group established in 2007
Group has grown to over
50 members in one year.