ECO-HEALTHY CERTIFIED
Aspen Academy is
certified as an Eco-Healthy Child Care Provider by the Oregon Environmental
Council. We follow all of their guidelines for a safe and
environmentally friendly school. The program ensures that schools are as
healthy as possible, for both the children and the environment.
This approach is reflected at our school in many ways,
including our use of reused materials for art projects, use of approved
cleaners, and how we care for our school environment.
Here are some examples of the Eco-Healthy Child Care program
guidelines, in addition to other ways Aspen Academy is eco-friendly:
- - Cloth towels, rags, and napkins when possible - check out our homemade child-size cloth napkins!
- - Disposable dishware and utensils are not used.
- - Energy Star appliances throughout
- - Food scraps are composted with the help of our on-site chickens.
- - Plants and
animals are cared for without the use of chemicals.
- - Hardwood floors are installed throughout.
- - Only
non-toxic art supplies approved by the Art and Creative Material Institute (ACMI) are utilized.
- - All paper, cardboard, glass, aluminum, and plastic bottles are recycled and/or reused.
- - Non-toxic techniques both inside and outside the facility to prevent and control pests (both insects and
weeds).
- - Biodegradable and non-toxic cleaning
products and least-toxic disinfecting and sanitizing
products are used. When other products are required, they are used only for their intended purpose and in strict accordance
with all label instructions. Cleaning
products are stored where children cannot access them.
