The school has have been practicing and teaching earth-friendly principles for 25 years, and has appointed a committee of parents and teachers to evaluate, monitor, and promote environmental awareness within the facility. The school s environmental program incorporates recycling, reducing, reusing, and composting. Students are required to pack lunches with only recyclable or reusable materials. In addition, students run an organic garden, which composts all green waste. Allen Associates Dennis Allen, 682-4305 Allen Associates is a general contractor in Santa Barbara that actively promotes sustainable building practices.
Recycled waste includes drywall, carpet, wood, metals, and concrete.
Items from deconstruction projects such as track lighting and cabinets are often incorporated into other construction projects. The company searches for ways to reduce the amount of construction material needed, and uses materials that are non-toxic and have recycled content. Solar panels and natural heating and cooling systems are designed into projects to reduce energy consumption. Allen Associates also actively educates other contractors about sustainable building practices through associations, workshops and national conferences. Landscapes Rick Spettel, 688-2429 Rick Spettel is a landscape contractor from Santa Ynez who works to create sustainable habitats.