I: Additional Resources
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 (57 pages) (PDF)
- What makes art material safe?
- Greening Schools - Art Resources
- Polution Prevention for Arts Education
- Recommended Substitute Materials for Arts and Crafts (scroll down)
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:
- Questions and/or Information to Obtain From Potential Hazardous Waste Vendors (PDF) (Colorado)
- List of hazardous waste disposal companies (PDF) (Colorado)
