Many districts are going "green." What should be done at your school to make it more environmentally friendly?

Paper used by the schools should be recycled. Acres of forest are being discarded daily in classroom trash cans across our nation.
Velma Garza, La Joya (Texas) AFT

Recycle everything—not just paper.
Colleen Russell, North Suburban (Ill.) Teachers Union

I want to see secure parking for bicycles and safe corridors for walking to and from school. I'd like to see schools heated through solar energy, although the children will miss being entertained by watching the coal being delivered on a long chute into the school building. I'd like to see trees once more on the school grounds.
Ann Martha, Philadelphia Federation of Teachers

Turn the heat down! The heat wasted is outrageous.
Pamela Daly, White Plains (N.Y.) Teachers Association

Plant less grass or sod and use only native, low-water, low-maintenance varieties in areas that need grass. Plant only native, low-water, low-maintenance shrubs, bushes and trees that can withstand the hands of children. Pretty, but strong!
Michelle McCoy, Volusia (Fla.) Teachers Organization

Teachers should refrain from bringing their own cleaning agents into classrooms. Coordinate an approach for green cleaning via the department of maintenance.
Sharon Morrill, Albany (N.Y.) Public Schools Teachers Association

I recycle all of the cardboard for our school by taking it to a recycling center. It seems this should be done by the district.
Tissie Elliott, Education Round Rock (Texas)