What You Can Do
What You Can Do
WHAT TO THINK ABOUT
Your school has environmental problems if- the roof leaks.
- the building is new or newly renovated and still smells like paint, varnish, or glue.
- the building smells damp or musty.
- your child has health or learning problems ONLY during the school day.
- the building and grounds are routinely treated with pesticides.
See our Tips for School Building Visits and Tours
START A LOCAL GROUP
If your school will not appoint a healthy schools committee, start your own.
- As a group, pick the issues you want to work on. Your mission: every child and school employee should have an environmentally safe school.
- Ask others to join. Investigate together and share information.
- Write letters, keep copies, and track responses. See change happen.
- Celebrate. Say thank you!
Common starting issues: eliminate toxic products; stop bus idling; improve indoor air quality; reduce dampness and stop molds; eliminate lead in paint and water.
START A STATE COALITION
- Call us for advice on establishing a coalition and prioritizing an agenda. Every state, every city, and every district has different needs.