UUM Goes Green

UUM Preschool has strived to become an eco friendly school by making reasonable changes over time.

Whenever possible, the school is using e-mail to communicate with parents as well as staff. We try to only buy paper that is made from recycled materials, and have recycling containers in every classroom. We use cups and napkins that can be recycled and when possible, are made from recycled materials.
All ink cartridges and batteries that are not rechargeable are recycled and we use compact fluorescent bulbs wherever possible.
The teachers use washable cups for coffee and we strongly encourage parents to send lunches in reusable containers.
The teachers talk to the children about taking care of our earth and offer hands on experiences to demonstrate green concepts, such as recycling.
For example, the teachers will sometimes take their class on a walk to pick up trash on our block to demonstrate how littering detracts from the beauty of our world.