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MI Green Schools guide: project catalog - health and wellbeing
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.
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Battery safety education
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Cleaning chemical safety
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
- Lithium-Ion Battery Safety factsheet and 10-minute adult lesson plan (National Fire Prevention Association)
- Lithium Ion Battery Safety Tips (EGLE)
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
- Safer Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Disinfecting Posters (University of California San Francisco - California Childcare Health Program)
For building operators
- Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Disinfecting for Child Cares - A Guide for Early Care and Education Providers (Washington State Department of Health)
Contact us
For questions about the Michigan Green Schools program, reach out to Samantha Lichtenwald at LichtenwaldS@Michigan.gov or 517-914-1257.