Green Ribbon Framework for Evaluation .xls

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1	Framework for Evaluation of Schools by Nominating Authorities
2	Three Green Ribbon Pillars	Element	Category	Objectives	How a State Might Ask A School To Document Progress	Resources For more resources, please visit: http://www.ed.gov/green-strides

3	Reduced Environmental Impact and Costs	Reduced greenhouse gas emissions, using an energy audit or emissions inventory and reduction plan, cost-effective energy efficiency improvements and on-site renewable energy and/or purchase of green power.	Energy and Greenhouse Gases	Earned EPA's ENERGY STAR certification.	Received certification: Yes/No.	DOE and EPA ENERGY STAR for K-12 School Districts
4				Reduction of total energy use intensity from an initial baseline measured in kBTU/square foot/year.	Percent reduction from initial baseline tracked in ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager.	ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager
5				Energy is derived from renewable sources.	Percentage of energy consumption derived from on-site renewable energy generation:________% Percentage from purchased renewable energy: _____________%	Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy (DSIRE)
6						DOE Wind for Schools Project
7						USDA Fuels for Schools
8				Building area that has been constructed or undergone major renovations in the past three years meets Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS), Green Globes or comparable standards.	Percentage of all applicable building area meeting this goal.	USGBC: LEED Resources
9						Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS)
10						Green Globes
11						ASHRAE Green Standards
12				Building achieves LEED Existing Buildings: Operation & Maintenance, CHPS Operations, Green Globes or comparable standards.	Applied for and received certification.	Advanced Energy Design Guide for energy savings in K-12 schools
13						National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilites
14						American Clearinghouse on Educational Facilities
15				School has implemented the Facility Energy Assessment Matrix within EPA's Guidelines for Energy Mangement or comparable standard.	School building has been assessed in Portfolio Manager.	EPA's Guidelines for Energy Management Overview
16					School building has been assessed in Portfolio Manager.	EPA's Guidelines for Energy Management Overview
17				GHG emissions from building energy use have been reduced or offset.	Current Total GHG Emissions (MtCO2e), Baseline Total GHG Emissions (MtCO2e), Change from Baseline: GHG Emissions (MtCO2e).	DOE State Energy Program
18						DOE America’s Home Energy Education Challenge
19				Energy and water efficient product purchasing and procurement policy is in place.	Narrative of policy and practice for purchasing energy and water efficient products, including if products are WaterSense labeled and ENERGY STAR qualified or FEMP designated.	EPA WaterSense
20						DOE Purchasing Specifications for Energy Efficient Products
21				All furniture purchases are certified by the Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Assocation or comparable standard.	Percentage of total by cost.	BIFMA Level Standard
22		Improved water quality, efficiency, and conservation.	Water	Reduction of total water use intensity from an initial baseline measured in gal/square foot/year.	Percent reduction from initial baseline tracked in ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager.	ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager
23						US Geological Survey: Water
24				School carries out regular audits of facilities and irrigation systems are conducted to ensure they are free of significant water leaks and to identify opportunities for savings.	Narrative of the schedule and frequency for carrying out audits for facilities and irrigation systems.	EPA WaterSense: Outdoor Water Use
25				Irrigation system and schedule are appropriate for climate, soil conditions, plant materials, grading and season.	Narrative of how climate, soil conditions, plant materials, grading, and seasons are taken into consideration regarding irrigation systems.	USDA Community Facilities Loans and Grants
26				All outdoor landscapes consist of water-efficient or regionally-appropriate plant choices.	Narrative of how new or recent landscaping projects took into consideration water-efficiency and regionally-appropriate plant choices.	EPA Beneficial Landscaping
27						EPA GreenScapes
28				Alternative water sources are used before potable water for irrigation wherever possible.	Approximate amount of non-potable water collected and used for irrigation.	EPA Rainwater and Reuse
29						EPA Rain Barrels
30				All potable water meets federal, state and local water quality standards, and drinking water sources are protected if drinking water is acquired from school's own well.	Narrative of how federal, state, and local water quality standards are tested against potable water and drinking water sources (if acquired from own well).	Safe Drinking Water Act
31						EPA Drinking Water Standards and Management
32						EPA Drinking Water Protections
33						EPA Private Drinking Water Wells
34				School has a program to control lead in drinking water including voluntary testing and implemention of measures to reduce lead exposure in drinking water is in place.	Narrative of measures taken to reduce lead exposure in drinking water, as well as the date and results of most recent voluntary testing.	EPA Drinking Water in Schools & Childcare Facilities
35						The Green Squad (NRDC)
36				All taps, faucets and fountains used for drinking and cooking are cleaned on a regular basis to reduce possible bacterial contamination; faucet screens and aerators are regularly cleaned to remove particulate lead deposits.	Narrative specifying how often cleaning is conducted.
37			Grounds	School grounds devoted to ecologically or socially beneficial uses.	Narrative of project and scope of impact.	Fish and Wildlife Service Schoolyard Habitats
38		Reduced solid waste production, through increased recycling, reduced consumption, and improved management, reduction, or elimination of hazardous waste streams.	Waste	All solid waste has been eliminated (reduce, recycle, & reuse policy/practices).	Percentage of waste that is diverted from the landfill or incinerator by recycling or composting as well as waste reduced and reused.	EPA WasteWise
39						EPA Tools to Reduce Waste in Schools
40						Grades of Green Trash Redux
41						Keep America Beautiful Recycle-Bowl
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43				Office paper is composed of recycled content in accordance with EPA's Comprensive Procurement Guide, the Forest Stewardship Council, Sustainable Forestry Initiative, American Tree Farm System or comparable certification standard.	Percentage of total content by cost.	EPA Comprehensive Procurement Guide
44						Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
45						Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI)
46						American Tree Farm System
47						Green Seal
48						EcoLogo
49				Paper content is chlorine-free.	Percentage of total.	Green Seal
50				Paper content is chlorine-free.	Percentage of total.	EcoLogo
51			Hazardous Waste	All computer purchases are Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) or other comparable standard certified.	Percentage of total.	EPEAT
52						Consortium for School Networking Initiative Green Computing for K-12 Schools
53						Green Electronics Council
54						Consumer Electronics Association Greener Gadgets
55				Hazardous waste has been reduced or eliminated.	Lbs. of hazardous waste generated per student/year. Hazardous Waste Policy for storage, management and disposal of laboratory chemicals and other areas with hazardous waste.	EPA Hazardous Waste Resources
56				Hazardous waste has been reduced or eliminated.		EPA Proper Maintenance, Removal and Disposal of PCB-Containing Lights
57				Remaining hazardous waste is safely and properly managed in accordance to Federal and State regulations.		CDC Hazardous Waste Self-Management Checklist
58				All cleaning products and services in use are certified "green," or can otherwise demonstrate that they meet the environmental standards of established ecolabel programs. Custodial program is based in the principles of effective management and "green" service.	Has received, applied for, or made progress toward certification to the ISSA Cleaning Industry Management Standard, the Green Seal Standard for Commercial and Institutional Cleaning Services, GS-42 or equivalent standard.	EPA Design for the Environment
59						Green Seal
60						EcoLogo
61						ISSA - CIMS Standard
62						Green Cleaning for Healthy Schools
63						EPA Safe Chemical Management in Schools
64		Expanded use of alternative transportation to, during, and from school, through active promotion of locally-available options and implementation of enabling projects and policies.	Transportation	Students walk, bike, bus or carpool (2+ students per car) to/from school.	Percent of student body that walks, bike, bus, or carpool to/from school.	DOT Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety
65						Safe Routes to Schools
66						Walking School Bus
67	Anti-idling policy on file; signs posted stating that all vehicles, including school buses, are prohibited from idling on school premises, and Vehicle loading & unloading areas at least 25 feet away from all buildings air intakes (including doors and windows).			Narrative on policies regarding car and bus idling.	EPA Assessing Outdoor Air Near Schools
68	School transportation use is more efficient and environmentally benign.			Narrative describing school transportation use, such as buses.	EPA Clean School Bus USA
69					CHPS Transportation Plan
70	Safe Routes to School, Safe Pedestrian Routes and other programs have been implemented and communicated.			Narrative describing programs and communications in place regarding pedestrian safety.	Safe Routes to Schools
71	Improved Health and Wellness	An integrated school environmental health program based on an operations and facility-wide environmental management system that considers student and staff health and safety in all practices related to design, construction, renovation, operations, and maintenance of schools and grounds.	Integrated Pest Management	School is implementing an integrated pest management plan: School provides notification of their pest control policies, methods of application, and requirements for posting and pre-notification to parents and school employees; school maintains annual summaries of pesticide applications, copies of pesticide labels, copies of notices and MSDSs in an accessible location; and children are prohibited from entering the pesticide area for at least 8 hours following the application or longer, if feasible, or if required by the pesticide label.	Narrative of pest control and management practices and policies.	EPA Integrated Pest Management for Schools
72			Ventilation	Stricter of ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2010 (Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality) OR state or local code AND local exhaust systems (including dust collection systems, paint booths, fume hoods) installed at airborne contaminant sources, including science labs, copy/printing facilities, chemical storage rooms.	Narrative describing ventilation and exhaust systems/policies as they relate to state and local code or ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2010.	ASHRAE Green Standards
73			Contaminant Controls	Radon: All ground-contact classrooms tested for radon within the past 24 months and all Levels >4 pCi/L mitigated in conformance with ASTM E2121.	Narrative on radon test schedule and results from most recent test.	EPA Radon Information
74				Carbon Monoxide: School has inventory of all combustion appliances & annually inspects these appliances; CO alarms installed & meet the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) code 720; OR school does not have combustion appliances.	Narrative on school policy and practice regarding inventory of combustion appliances as well as CO inspections, CO alarms, and practices regarding NFPA requirements.	NFPA 720: Standard for the Installation of CO Detection & Warning Equipment
75						EPA Healthy Schools Environment Assessment Tool
76				Mercury: School has replaced all unnecessary mercury containing devices with non-mercury devices AND School recycles or disposes of unwanted mercury laboratory chemicals, mercury thermometers, gauges and other devices in accordance with federal, state and local environmental regulations.	Narrative on policy for mercury use, presence, and recycling.	EPA Schools and Mercury
77				Chromated Copper Arsenate (CCA): Wooden desks, stairs, playground equipment or other structures are treated with Chromated Copper Arsenate have been replaced or sealed within the past 12 months	Narrative of policy regarding CCA.	EPA CCA Information
78				Secondhand Tobacco Smoke: Smoking prohibited on campus	Yes/No	CDC Tobacco Use Prevention Through Schools
79			Asthma Control	School has an asthma management program in place consistent with the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program’s (NAEPP) Asthma Friendly Schools Guidelines.	Narrative of asthma management program.	NAEPP: How Asthma-Friendly Is Your School?
80						American Lung Association Asthma-Friendly Schools Initiative
81						EPA Managing Asthma in Schools
82						CDC Tools for Making Your School Asthma-Friendly
83			Indoor Air Quality	School has developed and implemented a comprehensive indoor air quality management program consistent with Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools.	Narrative of indoor air quality management program, consistent with IAQ Tools for Schools.	EPA Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools
84						EPA Healthy School Environments Assessment Tool
85						EPA Managing Asbestos in Schools
86						EPA School Flag Program
87						ALA Friendly Schools Toolkit
88			Moisture Control	All structures visually inspected and free of mold, moisture & water leakage. Indoor relative humidity maintained below 60% (cold climates during freezing temperatures should target 20-30%). Moisture resistant materials/protective systems installed (e.g., flooring, tub/shower, backing, and piping).	Narrative of frequency of inspections and results of most recent inspection.	EPA Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings
89			Chemical Management	School has a chemical management program in place that includes the following elements: -Chemical purchasing policy, including low- or no-VOC products -Chemical inventory -Storage and labeling -Training and handling -Hazard communication -Spills, clean-up and disposal - Select DFE-, Green Seal-, EcoLogo- or comparable standard-approved cleaning products.	Narrative of chemical management program plan.	EPA Design for the Environment
90						Green Seal
91						Ecologo
92						Ecologo
93						EPA Safe Chemical Management in Schools
94		High standards of nutrition, fitness, and quantity of quality outdoor time for both students and staff.	Fitness and Outdoor Time	Students engage in at least 150 minutes of school-supervised physical education and/or outdoor time per week.	Narrative of physical education programs and amount of time students engage in school-supervised school supervised physical education / outdoor time.	The First Lady's Let's Move!
95						The President's Challenge
96						FitnessGram
97						Alliance for a Healthier Generation
98						Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Prevent Obesity
99						Healthy Schools Campaign, School Food and Fitness
100						Partnership for A Healthier America