Sustainability

Union Street Charter makes an effort to reduce our use of natural resources in the following ways:

• Solar panels installed in 2005 and expanded in 2022.
• 100% renewable energy provided by Redwood Coast Energy Authority.
• Energy efficient electric heating system installed in 2018.
• Energy efficient LED lamps, installed in all classrooms (Prop 39 clean energy funds).
• Rain water collection for plant watering.
• Food scraps diverted to a local farmer.
• Recycling collected from all classrooms, offices and lunch areas (reusable containers encouraged). Lunch trays are washed daily.
• Families are encouraged to bike or walk to school.
• We teach children not to waste and reduce the amount of plastic in use.
• Families are encouraged to bring their own plates to potluck events.