Macomb County recognizes 71 Green Schools
Today 71 schools across Macomb County will receive the coveted Green Schools designation recognizing their efforts to become more environmentally friendly.That number is nearly double the count from last year, when 43 schools earned the same honor. Macomb County officials hope that number continues to grow as more go for the designation.”We’re trying to get the schools that aren’t participating involved,” says Brian Brdak, a Macomb County Commissioner who has helped quarterback the program. “Once we get them involved this will become a self-sustaining thing.”One of the ways to up participation is by awarding each designated Green School a flag that tells the world about its sustainability-oriented tendencies. The program’s organizers also are hoping that elementary and middle school students taking part in the program today will bring it to their future schools tomorrow.Candidates can start recycling programs, become more energy-efficient, or build natural wildlife habitats. All must meet at least 10 of the 20 criteria to achieve the designation.Macomb County’s Green Schools Initiative has served as the template for a larger program for the tri-county area of Metro Detroit. The three counties have formed the Southeast Michigan Green Schools Initiative, which works to implement more sustainable practices. Source: Brian Brdak, Macomb County CommissionerWriter: Jon Zemke
Today 71 schools across Macomb County will receive the coveted Green Schools designation recognizing their efforts to become more environmentally friendly.
That number is nearly double the count from last year, when 43 schools earned the same honor. Macomb County officials hope that number continues to grow as more go for the designation.
“We’re trying to get the schools that aren’t participating involved,” says Brian Brdak, a Macomb County Commissioner who has helped quarterback the program. “Once we get them involved this will become a self-sustaining thing.”
One of the ways to up participation is by awarding each designated Green School a flag that tells the world about its sustainability-oriented tendencies. The program’s organizers also are hoping that elementary and middle school students taking part in the program today will bring it to their future schools tomorrow.
Candidates can start recycling programs, become more energy-efficient, or build natural wildlife habitats. All must meet at least 10 of the 20 criteria to achieve the designation.
Macomb County’s Green Schools Initiative has served as the template for a larger program for the tri-county area of Metro Detroit. The three counties have formed the Southeast Michigan Green Schools Initiative, which works to implement more sustainable practices.
Source: Brian Brdak, Macomb County Commissioner
Writer: Jon Zemke
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