Graland’s commitment to sustainability is prevalent in our school’s curriculum as well as in our habits as a community. The following statement was created by Graland’s Sustainability Committee, which is comprised of representatives from the buildings and grounds department, the Board of Trustees, administrators, teachers, parents and students:
Sustainability Statement
The Graland school community values practices that are environmentally sound, economically viable and socially equitable. The school strives to educate and empower each member of its community, now and in future generations, with the knowledge and motivation to make daily decisions that support sustainability.
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17K
pounds of dining hall waste diverted to composting and kept out of landfills each year
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95
percent of food and packaging used in Graland’s dining hall that is reused, recyclable or compostable
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80
percent reduced energy consumption by using CFL and LED light bulbs on campus.
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15K
gallons of water saved annually due to low flow toilets and motion sensor faucets.
Graland Country Day School
Graland Country Day School is a private school in Denver, Colorado, serving students in preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school. Founded in Denver in 1927, Graland incorporates a rich, experiential learning approach in a traditional classroom setting, emphasizing the development of globally and socially conscious leaders who excel academically.
