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Success Story: Three Cedars Waldorf School
School Location: Bellevue, Washington
Participated in the Green Schools Program: 2003–2005
Waste Reduction and Recycling
- Recycling containers provided by King County’s Green School Program placed in all classrooms
- Students created recycling signs for each classroom recycling container
- Expanded its yard waste composting program, using a yard waste compost bin provided by King County’s Green Schools Program
- Using containers provided by King County’s Green Schools Program, initiated a food waste collection program
Energy Conservation
- Worked with Puget Sound Energy to complete a comprehensive energy audit
- Replaced 260 incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs
- Installed timers for outdoor lights
- Installed an energy-efficient dishwasher
- Installed an energy-efficient gas furnace
- Installed new energy-efficient baseboard heaters
- Reduced overall energy consumption by 28.3 percent in one year
- Reduced energy expenses by $1,900 in one year
Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The school initiated a carpooling program, complete with mapping to encourage parents and staff to share rides.
Environmental Education
- Students participated in Stream Watch field trip
- Faculty participated in a salmon identification field trip
Awards
Received Governor’s award for Excellence in Energy Management.
For more information about this school’s participation in the King County Green Schools Program, contact:
Linda Clay, General Manager
Telephone: 425-401-9874
E-mail: lindac@threecedars.org
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