Additional Resources
February 17, 2015
By Peaks to Prairies
General Tools, Guides, and Checklists:
- Healthy School Environments Assessment Tool (EPA Healthy Seat)
- School Checklist for General Pollution Prevention Best Practices (New Hampshire)(PDF)
- Self-assessment for Rules and Regulations Governing Schools (Colorado) (PDF)
- Reuse + Recycling = Waste Reduction – A Guide for Schools and Groups (PDF)
Art Links:
- 23 page list of hazardous art supplies (PDF)
- Guidelines for the safe use of art materials (PDF)
- Art & Creative Materials Institute
- Certified art products list
- What makes art material safe?
- Greening Schools – Art Resources
- Polution Prevention for Arts Education
Science Classroom Best Management Practices (BMP’s):
- Green Chemistry Principles
- Green Chemistry Basic Information
- National Microscale Chemistry Center
- CMS: Chemical Management Services (for Waste Minimization)
- NRC Recommendations for Chemical Hygiene in Laboratories
- School Chemistry Laboratory Safety Guide
Storage:
Safety Procedures:
Janitorial / Custodial:
Student Involvement:
Waste Handling: