Greening school buildings... by painting roofs white!
By white-coating your school’s dark rooftop, you can:
• Lower your school’s utility bills – freeing up funds for better uses, like computers and textbooks!
• Reduce your school’s environmental impact (less demand for energy).
• Add years of longevity to your school building(s) and defer costly roof repairs / replacement.
• Keep your teachers healthier by reducing their voice strain from talking over blasting air conditioners.
• Reduce ‘heat island’ effect. Keep your surrounding community cooler.
• Overall, provide a healthier environment for students to learn.
"White Roofs for Green Schools" is an initiative by Leisha John, The Americas Director of Environmental Sustainability for Ernst & Young.
To learn more and find 5 easy steps on switching to white roofing check out our website, as well as TEDx Talk “White Roofs for Green Schools"