Environmental impact reports are now available for August. As a result of recycling efforts, LPS saved:
- 655 trees
- 158,061 kWh of energy
- 269,861 gallons of water
- 127 cubic yards of local landfill space
- 2,313 lbs of air pollution
- 15,806 gallons of fuel
Michelle Hansen-Daberkow has been the Sustainability Champion at Kahoa Elementary for several years. Throughout her time in this role she has facilitated green projects, engaged students with sustainability, and has been recognized by her efforts [more].
Lincoln Solar Tour
A team from the LPS Operations Department recently toured some local renewable energy installations. The day started off at the Lincoln Electric System Solar Facility which has 15,333 panels and generates enough energy to power about 900 homes. Next up were the 164 rooftop solar panels at the University of Nebraska Lincoln – Animal Science Building. LPS has not yet installed any renewable energy, but the district has a long history of constructing new buildings and renovating existing buildings to be as efficient as possible. We appreciate the opportunity to learn from the experiences of community partners and explore the future possibilities for LPS.
EV Charging Stations Update
LPS was able to install 7 Electric Vehicle Charging stations in August of 2020, and we are happy to share an update on their use in that first year. There have been over 600 charging sessions across the 7 charging locations! Those sessions avoided 2,890 kg of greenhouse gas emissions, which is the equivalent of planting 74 trees and letting them grow for 10 years. We have also seen their use increase over time, with 114 charging sessions recorded in September 2021. We are excited to see how these stations continue to be used in the community in their second year!
Sustainability Focus at Staff Meetings
Looking for ways to get your building’s staff excited about sustainability? Invite someone from the Sustainability Team to speak at the next staff meeting. Our team will review existing efforts, available programs, and reminders about sustainable practices at school. E-mail us at sustainability@lps.org
School Gardens Newsletter and Network
Now that fall was officially arrived, make sure your garden is ready for the change in season. Check out the newest LPS School Gardens Newsletter which gives tips on harvesting, cleaning up the garden, and preparing for the first frost. Refer to our LPS Sustainability School Gardens Page to access the latest newsletter. This resource is also being shared with our School Gardens network on a tool called Slack. If you would like to get connected to this network, please reach out to sustainability@lps.org.
The points are rolling in from our Green Schools Recognition Program activities. Several schools have already reported activities including having green team meetings, growing plants, and creating a tip of the week to include in daily bulletins. Beattie Elementary even hosted their first Family Garden Night of the year where families came to help pull weeds and participate in a scavenger hunt.
Learn more about the Green Schools Recognition Program. You can join anytime!
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