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MI Green Schools guide: project catalog - health and wellbeing

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Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy

MI Green Schools guide: project catalog - health and wellbeing

Environmental projects can also improve health. Projects in this category aim to support community health and ensure a safe school environment.

Battery safety education

Educate community members about battery safety and proper disposal to prevent dangerous fires and toxic chemical release.

Work with school facilities managers and officials to create a system for proper battery collection and disposal.

This project impacts:

 Academics and engagement

 Grounds and infrastructure

 Health and wellbeing

 Operations and procurement

Cost scale:

$0 - free resources and recycled materials

 $25 - $75 - minor purchases or fundraising necessary

 $100 - $500 - significant fundraising necessary

 $500 - $1,000+ - grant funding or partnership necessary

Resources

For school leaders

For the public

Cleaning chemical safety

Print off some posters about cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting chemicals to help school community members understand the importance of safe chemical use.

Additionally linked is a in-depth guidebook on safe cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting practices for education providers.

This project impacts:

 Academics and engagement

 Grounds and infrastructure

 Health and wellbeing

 Operations and procurement

Cost scale:

$0 - free resources and recycled materials

 $25 - $75 - minor purchases or fundraising necessary

 $100 - $500 - significant fundraising necessary

 $500 - $1,000+ - grant funding or partnership necessary

Resources

Printable posters for schools

For building operators

Contact us

For questions about the Michigan Green Schools program, reach out to Samantha Lichtenwald at LichtenwaldS@Michigan.gov or 517-914-1257.

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