Redwood Cooperative School is committed to environmental sustainability and represent this commitment by:
- recycling and composting our waste
- using environmentally safe soaps and cleaning supplies throughout the school
- conserving energy
- fostering an appreciation of nature by incorporating nature and outdoor education in all areas of our curriculum
- being part of the Kentucky Green and Healthy Schools Program
- participating in the National Energy Education Development Program
- hosting the annual Gobble Grease Toss in partnership with LFUCG and the U.K. Center for Applied Energy Research
- facilitating environmental education professional development opportunities for faculty
Future efforts include:
- having a dedicated team of student leaders who will initiate school environmental and service learning efforts
- growing our own food in our designated gardens on campus
- planting pollinator and rain gardens
- installing rain barrels
- replacing fluorescent tube lights with LED tube lights
- whatever our team of student leaders come up with!
