Winners of Green Cup Challenge Embrace Environmental Sustainability
Every year, the entire Country School community holds a friendly competition to reduce its carbon footprint. This year, the Northern Alliance – comprised of Lower School, Thacher Building and Grace House – won the annual Green Cup Challenge. As a reward, they earned a dress down day and a lunch menu of their choice—breakfast for lunch.
For four weeks in February, students, faculty and staff competed to reduce electricity consumption by tracking energy usage.The campus was divided into three teams--Stevens, Middle School and The Northern Alliance. The teams are based on the three electric meters that serve the campus
The Northern Alliance reduced their power consumption by the largest percentage and generated the most awareness for conservation via announcements, the creation of posters and other special activities.
“The Green Cup is a fun way to help us all build better habits and be thoughtful about how we use electricity,” said Dave Stoller, Director of Technology and the school’s Sustainability Coordinator. “The goal is to continue Country School’s energy conservation efforts long after the competition has concluded.”
The Green Cup Challenge is a national challenge, which started in 2006 as a competition between Phillips Exeter Academy, Northfield Mount Hermon, and the Lawrenceville School. Over 127 schools will compete this year.
The Green Cup Challenge supports educators' efforts to incorporate environmental mindfulness and practical action steps into both the academic curriculum and our daily lives. It highlights the important role each person can play in helping to build a safe and sustainable future.
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