Start working towards a safer, healthier, and more sustainable school environment today by downloading the start-up materials below. The Green Flag Program Staff is here to assist you as you work your way through the program. Please do not hesitate to contact us at any point. To learn more about how to begin earning environmental rewards through the Green Flag Program, click on Earning Your Rewards.

A Guide to Action: The Green Flag start-up packet for youth leaders and activists. You may also request a free, hard copy be mailed to you by clicking here.

Guide contents: Welcome Page Green Flag Basics Before the First Meeting.. Creating a Strong Team Communicating with Administrative and Facilities Departments Generating Media Attention Leadership Activities School Environment Survey

Fact Sheets: Project Ideas Saving Paper Renovating Schools Cleaning Products Waste Painting Diesel School Buses Asthma in Schools Indoor Air Quality Pesticides

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The ABC's of Healthy Schools, a Primer of the Child Proofing Our Communities Campaign

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The Child Proofing Our Communities Campaign reports to address the problem of schools being sited on contaminated land:

Building Safe Schools, Invisible Threats, Visible Actions (2005)

Creating Safe Learning Zones (2002)

Poisoned Schools (2001)