air quality. Carnegie Mellon University has
shown in studies that there is an average
overall health improvement rate of 41
percent due to improved indoor air quality.
By improving indoor air quality, green
schools can improve the health of students,
faculty and staff, potentially decreasing
sick days.”
Center for Green Schools at the U.S.
Green Building Council. “We’re seeing
the importance of healthy, sustainable
schools become a mainstream conversation, and policy makers on both sides of
the aisle are recognizing the benefits and
taking action.”
LEGISLATING GREENER PRACTICES
PAVING THE WAY FOR GREENER
PRODUCTS
Mr. Rossolo went on to say, “This
past year alone, nearly half of the country’s state governments have debated and
discussed legislation aimed at increasing
greener practices in schools. Additionally, the U.S. Department of Education
presented its first Green Ribbon Schools
recognition awards, which honor schools
that reduce their environmental impact and costs, improve the health and
wellness of their students and staff, and
provide effective environmental