ASFG GREEN
ASFG has been educating students for sustainability for over 20 years. In 2009 our Green committee was
initiated to guide sustainability planning. Comprised of students, parents & staff, this committee works
to foster environmental sustainability in our community, with the vision of becoming a carbon-neutral
campus. The committee's work and campus sustainability infrastructure is in part funded by selling our
recyclable materials to reputable, registered local recycling companies. A portion of our recycling income
is donated to La Primavera forest protection efforts.
The American School Foundation of Guadalajara, A.C. has been recognized by Semades as part of its "Model School"
program and by Semarnat, as part of its "Green School" program, who awarded our school with the highest level
recognition, "Environmental Leaders". We were also nationally recognized in the Ecological Merit Award 2013 by
receiving "Honorific Mention". To form responsible and committed citizens to work for a sustainable future is
the legacy that ASFG strives to leave for future generations.
Sustainable education
ASFG has a long trajectory in educating students and their families for sustainability. We strive to create
sustainable elements on our campus where students learn first-hand how to live a low-impact lifestyle, and
students at all grade levels learn about sustainability through interdisciplinary projects. Parent
workshops on environmental themes are offered regularly, and a number of parent green teams have emerged
of motivated parents.
Healthy Campus
For the past decade school policies have favored the purchasing of environmentally-friendly options.
Procedures are promoted that encourage reuse and reduce waste and unnecessary consumption. Large-scale
composting of cafeteria organic waste has been ongoing for 4 years. Solar panels have been heating the
campus pool for 15 years, while 10.5 Kw of solar energy is generated each day from our photovoltaic panels.
Families are encouraged to travel to school in carpools, or by bus or bicycle through provision of our bus
service and bike storage racks on campus. Water conservation is achieved through a range of initiatives
such as installation of an artificial grass soccer field, permeable concrete basketball courts, and
water-saving sensors in bathrooms. Campus gardens and green spaces have long been preserved, promoted
and extended where possible. Priority is given to native species, pollinators and student-grown vegetable
gardens.
School and greater community
ASFG students have been supporting ecological causes for more than 20 years. Through service learning projects
our students help marginalized communities and families in need, plant trees to support reforestation, raise
funds to combat hunger, and volunteer their time to clean up local streets and parks to name a few. Student
activism clubs exist to promote sustainability, such as the No Mas Bolsas group who are working with local
government to rid plastic bags in Jalisco. In seeking to inspire and educate the wider community we host
an annual Eco-Race in conjunction with a Farmer's Market.
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