Welcome to ASBO's Environmental Resource Center!

This resource center is your destination for information on green, sustainable resources including such topics as indoor air quality, high performance schools, energy management, school construction, cleaning procedures, nutrition, and more.

ASBO International's Green Schools Advisory Group

Thanks to a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, ASBO International is pleased to offer the services of the Green Schools Advisory Group.

ASBO International Environmental Webinars

Creating an Awesome School Garden Begins with the Basics aired February 2, 2012
Presenter:
Barbara Nissel, Food Service Supervisor, Great Valley School District
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Creating an Awesome School Garden (Part 2): Crop Selection and Planting aired March 21, 2012
Presenters:
Barbara Nissel, Food Service Supervisor, Great Valley School District, Malvern, PA
Loryn Windwehen, 7th Grade Science Teacher, North East ISD, San Antonio, TX
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Are you Aware of the Many Costs Associated with Clutter? aired April 5, 2011
Presenters:
Robyn Howard, Professional Organizer, Neatly Nested
Brian Koffarnus, Director of Auxiliary Services, Greendale School District, Greendale, WI
Jessica Talsky, Associate Middle School Principal & former Athletic Director, Greendale School District, Greendale, WI
Kerry Owens-Bur, Elementary Principal, Greendale School District, Greendale, WI
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Managing Airborne Contaminants to Improve Student Health, Attendance, & Performance in Classrooms aired March 5, 2011
Presenters:
John Gayetsky, Environmental Management Specialist, ASBO International
Ron Clary, Associate Superintendent of Operations, North East ISD, San Antonio, TX
Gerald Lamping, Retired Director for Indoor Air Quality, North East ISD, San Antonio, TX
Diane Rhodes, B.B.A., R.R.T., AE-C, R.C.P., Director for the Department of Environmental Health, North East ISD, San Antonio, TX
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Maximize Savings and Minimize Cost through Practical Energy Optimization aired May 2, 2012
Presenters:
Joe Ventresca, M.S. Energy, LEED AP, Energy Optimization Associate, Green Schools International
Tim Burton, Director of Building and Grounds, Chisago Lakes Area Schools ISD #2144, Lindstrom, MN
Chris Boysen, Vice President, ECM Holding Group
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Indoor Air and Environmental Quality

School Environmental Management Resource List - From ASBO International's Indoor Environmental Quality Group

U.S. EPA IAQ Tools for Schools Program

U.S. EPA Clean School Bus USA

U.S. EPA Healthy School Environments Assessment Tool (Healthy SEAT)

Managing Asthma in the School Environment

Initiating Change: Creating an Asthma-Friendly School Indoor Air Quality: Scientific Findings

Contaminant Management

U.S. EPA Schools and Mercury

U.S. EPA Radon Information

U.S. EPA: Managing Asbestos in Schools

U.S. EPA Lead Facts

U.S. EPA Healthy School Environments Resources

U.S. EPA Drinking Water in Schools and Child Care Facilities

EPA Mold Resources

U.S. EPA Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in Schools

Building Design and Performance

Principles and Strategies for Facility Design and Construction - The Blue Valley School District in Overland Park, Kansas, originally developed these Guiding Principals in 1997, which are still relevant today.

U.S. EPA Indoor Air Quality Design Tools

The Collaborative for High Performance Schools

National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities

U.S. Green Building Council

Green Standards: American Society of Heating, refridgerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)

Green Globes: Green Building Initiative