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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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