Saugeen District Secondary School - Bluewater District School Board

Prepared by: 

A Vision for the Retrofit Potential of Saugeen District Secondary School 

Submitted to the A.R.C. of the B.W.D.S.B. 

February 2011 

Environment & Resource Management Class (CGR 4M) – (2008 & 2010-11) 

Specialist High Skills Major Energy Students 

Members of the Planeteers/ EcoSchool Team

Introduction 

A. Energy 

i. Heating and Cooling 

ii. Electricity 

B. Water Consumption 

C. Products 

D. Exterior and Interior Landscaping 

Conclusion 

Funding Sources 

Suppliers 

Works Cited 

Appendices 

Table of Contents 

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Provided to the Chair of the 

Accommodation Review Committee

We are aware that the global environment is fragile… and ‘many people have begun to question the 

ability of the planet to support the growing population if our present ways continue. The result is 

that, while twenty years ago most people would not have given the environment more than a passing 

thought,: today many people are taking a keen interest in environmental problems. 

(Dunlop et al, 1997, 2) 

Saugeen District students, be they members of the Energy Specialist High Skills Major program and/or the 

Planeteers/ EcoSchool Team, as students enrolled in the Grade 12 Environment and Resource Management class 

(CGR 4M) have collectively worked to “examine ecological processes, the principles of sustainability, and strategies 

for resource management, with a focus on the challenges [and successes] of environmental degradation and 

resource depletion” (Ministry of Education, 2009, http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum/secondary/canworld1112curr.pdf 104 of 

265). Their goal was the submission of this report on the exciting opportunities available to the school population, the 

community of Saugeen Shores, and the Bluewater District School Board, as the future of S.D.S.S. is considered. 

A starting point is the consideration of the rights and responsibilities that go along with this opportunity: 

Rights 

We have a right to consume resources to support our growth and development, but rights must be balanced with 

responsibilities. 

Shelter 

� We must take the opportunity to reduce our reliance on non-renewable sources of electricity, incorporating 

renewable energies into the design of S.D.S.S. 

� Where we can source eco-friendly alternatives in construction, we should make every effort to do so. 

Water 

� We need to reflect on the impact we have on our water resources and then consider alternatives to: 

� Reduce our water consumption within the building and on the school grounds. 

� Minimize our contribution to pollution of our water resources. 

Transportation 

� Students arrive at school by a variety of means – by both necessity and choice. The impact of modes of 

transportation can reduced by: 

� Encouraging students and staff to consider alternatives to driving (e.g. walking, biking, etc.). 

� Adhering to the No-Idling Policy. 

� Make wise choices when it comes to the extensive surfaces of parking lots. 

Food 

� Consideration of the ecological and health benefits/ risks of food being served in the building are to be taken into 

consideration. For example: 

� Can it be locally-sourced? 

� Are the livestock and land treated in a humane and sustainable manner? 

� What can we do to maximize the use of the school grounds (e.g. a small herb garden exists in the Heritage 

Garden)? 

� Are the materials used for serving biodegradable? 

Consumer Goods 

� As citizens of the developed world, we must be more conscious of our impact on the lives and livelihood of 

others. For products, we should consider: 

� The content of the materials (e.g. cotton, organic cotton, green cleaning products, etc.) 

� Where it was made? 

� Under what kind of conditions? 

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Based on these basic rights and responsibilities, each person needs to make their own decisions about how 

to preserve the environment for the future generations. The responsibility lies not in following some set of 

“Golden Rules,” but rather in being knowledgeable and well-informed by researching all available options 

and to act upon that knowledge. The redesign of S.D.S.S, therefore, goes beyond the physical aspects. It is 

hoped that through the process, staff and students will: 

� Educate themselves and each other about environmental issues 

� Be willing to change lifestyle practices to improve environmental sustainability 

� Be creative and try to come up with new solutions 

Certainly, there are different viewpoints regarding environmental preservation and sustainability; a sampling 

are provided here: 

Positive Negative 

� The Earth needs to be saved – it’s the only one we 

have 

� There’s no problem 

� Needs to be preserved at all cost 

� It’s too hard to change our ways 

� I want to do something, but where do I start? 

� Someone else will fix it 

� I’ll take it one step at a time, someday it will make a 

drastic difference 

� I don’t know how to change my ways 

� I’ll buy the resources from local businesses 

� It’ll cost too much money 

Regardless of viewpoint, all human systems affect the environment. We are products of our planet and so, all 

choices we make affecting the environment then, ultimately, come back to us. In this way, we need to make smart, 

ecologically friendly choices that are based on sustainability. It starts with new ways of seeing the world and putting 

systems and structures in place that will help us cope with difficulties. 

Students employed geo-technologies and skills of geographic inquiry to explain and evaluate measures they would 

like to see incorporated in to the new building, but have also investigated future net savings (including potential 

savings with respect to energy and water, along with maintenance costs) to offset the initial costs. This report is 

divided into 4 main sections – Energy, Water, Products and Exterior & Interior Landscaping - based on S.D.S.S.’s 

impact on the environment. Practises and systems that reduce impact on the environment encourage a healthy 

ecosystem, and therefore a healthy population. What better place to start than with our school?! 

Teachers and administrators have the weighty task of raising the youth of each generation to be valuable 

contributors to our society. Increasingly, the importance of the environment to our society is being recognized: in 

industry, technology, business and in individual homes. It is also being taught in our schools, as many educators 

recognize that the value of a healthy environment must be embraced by our youth. Students are taught the 

importance of making environmental choices as it affects all areas of health, economy and ecology. Now it is time to 

practice what is preached. The technology is available to build green schools, with smaller ecological footprints. 

With a purpose in building a stronger society, the Bluewater District School board can lead the way by building 

‘green’ to preserve our future. 

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A. ENERGY 

i. Heating and Cooling 

How is our school heated? 

Most of our school is heated by burning natural gas, a non-renewable resource (Figure 1). Our school uses a 

boiler system, were the natural gas is burned to heat the water. That water is then sent through the school and the 

heat is transferred into our class rooms via radiators. The secondary way we heat our school is though our 

ventilation. We send cool air past the hot water tubes coming out of the boilers, thus heating the air which is then 

circulated through our school’s vents. 

Gas Consumption, Cubic Meters 

50000 

45000 

40000 

35000 

30000 

25000 

20000 

15000 

10000 

5000 

0 

Feb-09 

37860 

Mar-09 

35100 

Apr-09 

28860 

May-09 

11250 

Jun-09 

9900 

Jul-09 

Figure 1: Natural Gas Consumption 

5700 

Gas Consumption 

SDSS 2009-2010 

Aug-09 

5400 

Sep-09 

5400 

Oct-09 

14400 

Nov-09 

Date 

Year Totals: 367 950m 3 at 21.5 cents/ m 3 = $79 109.25 

(Union Gas, Bills provided by J. McTeer, BWDSB) 

How do we cool our school? 

Our school has several (5) A/C units positioned above the school that use electricity to remove the heat from 

the air, thus making the air cool. The cool air is then sent back into (most of) the school’s ventilation system. 

The New Wing: 

In our school’s new wing we have heat pumps that both heat and cool the school. The heat pump: A device 

that transfers heat from a hot location to a cold location. The pump is supplied with hot water from the boilers. 

20910 

Dec-09 

29760 

Jan-10 

46500 

Feb-10 

41250 

Mar-10 

30750 

Apr-10 

22650 

May-10 

17010 

Jun-10 

2850 

Jul-10 

2400 

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Rationale for Taking the Opportunity to Make Changes at S.D.S.S.: 

To provide some perspective as to the importance and value of considering non-traditional energy sources, the 

following figure illustrates the timing of production peaks and contribution of energy sources over time. 

(Chefurka, 2007, http://www.paulchefurka.ca/WEAP/WEAP.html ) 

Currently, fossil fuels are the 3 most important contributors to the world energy mix, but they are all in rapid decline 

by the second half of the century. Even alternative energy resources that become dominant provide a fraction of the 

millions of tonnes of oil equivalent (Mtoe) relied upon at present. The overall message that is delivered here is that 

we must reduce our energy consumption through efficiency and conservation, and the following proposals show the 

way. 

An Autocad illustration of the school provides a visual for the placement of several of the following energy features. 

(Appendix A) 

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How Advantages Cost Savings 

Cross/ Stack-Ventilation “Warm air rises through the upper 

levels, encouraging lower level 

opening to s admit cooler, 

refreshing replacement air.” 

Geothermal Heating & 

Cooling 

Tubes are buried underground that 

allows water to be pumped though 

them heating or cooling the water 

with the heat from the ground. 

� Cooling the building using the forces of nature, 

reducing A/C costs. 

� Naturally heated or cooled water reduces the 

amount of heat that is required from electricity or 

another costly source by 50 to 70 percent. 

� The pre-heating is renewable, always reliable and 

always free unlike more conventional methods. 

� The pipes are buried underground so they can be 

placed anywhere on the property. 

� ~ $90 000 

� The cost to complete this will be 

repaid over the first 4 years 

after completion. 

� The savings are also in the 

environmental impacts that the 

energy savings will have on the 

environment 

Green/ Living Roof (See Landscaping) (See Landscaping) (See Landscaping) 

Natural Wool Insulation (See Products) (See Products) (See Products) 

Passive Solar Heating and A concept of building design, taking � Sun’s energy harnessed to increase indoor 

(A combination of 

Cooling 

advantage of the ample energy 

temperature in the winter and to promote cooler attributes 

available from the Sun that can be temperatures in the summer 

discussed within 

integrated into virtually any type of 

architecture. 

Includes windows, awnings, thermal 

mass and vegetation to conduct and 

store heat energy. 

� 

this report). 

Reflective Roof 

High albedo of the paint lowers the � Bonds directly to original roof 

Approximately � Actual saving varies according 

Snow Roof® Premium White cost of cooling. (Used on roof area � Reduces temperature up to 45°C 

$30/ can 

to climate, situation, and 

Roof Coating 

above the gym as it’s span is too � Can save up to 25% on cooling costs 

region. 

wide to support a green roof). � Reduces the rate at which roof deteriorates “Coverage per � Potential savings of 25% on 

� Flows to seal cracks and damages. 

gallon: 

cooling costs, and substantial 

� Protects against snow, rain, hail, etc. 

Metal (corrugated) amounts on roofing installation 

� 10 year warranty 

80 sq.ft./gal. 

and repairs. 

Metal (smooth) � Repairs simply require touch- 


Foam / Mod. Bit. 


Concrete* 50 

sq.ft./gal. 

Bonded Tar & 

Gravel/BUR 50 

sq.ft./gal.” 

ups of paint 

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How Advantages Cost Savings 

Solar Panels Photovoltaic cells are made of 

semiconductors such as silicon. 

When light hits the cell some of it is 

absorbed by the semiconductor 

allowing the electrons to flow freely. 

We harness this current by placing 

metal contacts on both sides of the 

cell. The cells produce DC and a 

converter is needed to convert it to 

A/C. 

Need 175 to offset our electrical 

needs. 

Tankless Water Heater These heated coils would be 

installed at various locations 

across the school, where hot 

water is needed 

Wind Turbine One roof mounted vertical axis 

turbine. (Vbine®) 

One wind turbine mounted on a 

ground-based standard (Skystream 

3.7 ®) 

� Panels are flexible and can be installed almost 

anywhere. 

� Power can still be generated on cloudy days 

� Provides and endless supply of non-polluting 

power 

� If in the height of the schools electricity demands 

(June) the total consumption is 119 099.5 kWh, 

and our solar panels produced 35 kW we could 

potentially produce 126000kWh, which would 

more than offset our total energy needs. 

� Feed-in-tariff provides a source of revenue (see 

Savings) 

� Replaces the hot water tank 

� hot water on demand” 

� This technology doesn’t require the energy 

to keep a tank of water hot all the time. It 

rather heats the water needed when it is 

needed 

� Operates with even low wind speed, from 

any direction 

� Low noise 

� Safe for the environment (birds and bats) 

� No maintenance (2 sealed bearings expected 

to last 20 years) 

� Can feed into the grid 

175 panels 

$140 000 

Installation 

~$200 000 

Inverter 

$35 000 

Total Cost 

$375 000 

Each unit costs 

approx.. $500 

� They will pay themselves off 

within 20-25 years. 

� Entering into a 20 year contract 

with the government yields 

$0.80/KW for all the energy 

generated 

� 

Will provide up to a 40% saving 

in hater hating costs. 

At the Dr. David Suzuki Public 

School the VWAT roof-mounted 

turbine, “taking into account 

energy losses and varying wind 

speed, the expected annual 

electricity savings generated from 

the wind turbine are 4,000kWh” 

(DeCoppel et al, 2008, Report) 

(Avery et al, 2011, Report) 

(Dr. David Suzuki Public School, 2011, http://www.suzukipublicschool.ca/building-features/renewable-energy/wind/skystream.html) 

(Dr. David Suzuki Public School, 2011, http://www.suzukipublicschool.ca/building-features/renewable-energy/wind/skystream.html ) 

(Gibb, 2008, e-mail) 

(Stansfield et al, 2011, Report) 

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ii. Electricity 

Saugeen District Secondary School consumption of approximately 940 400 kWh per annum, @ 0.1078 cents/ kWh 

(Fig. 2), provides a clear opportunity for more sustainable methods of power (Reany et al, 2010, Report). 

Energy Comsumption, kWh 

140000 

120000 

100000 

80000 

60000 

40000 

20000 

0 

Feb-09 

122400 

Mar-09 

92400 

Apr-09 

112800 

May-09 

124800 

Jun-09 

100800 

108000 

Jul-09 

Electricity Consumption 

SDSS 2009-2010 

Aug-09 

94800 

Sep-09 

103200 

Oct-09 

117600 

Nov-09 

55200 

Dec-09 

Figure 2: Electricity Consumption 

Year Total: 1 940 400kWh @ 0.1078 Cents/kWh = $209 175.12 

(Westario Power, Bills provided by J. McTeer, BWDSB) 

Some opportunities for greater efficiency are detailed below: 

Doors 

Energy Efficient Power 

Bars 

Date 

Where Advantages Cost Savings 

Depends on 

recommendations 

after the doors have 

been tested. 

� Computer labs 

� Family Studies 

� Cafeteria 

� Tech rooms 

� Reduce heat loss 

Firing proof retardant 

available for steel door 

42000 

Jan-10 

� Consumes energy only 

when something is 

operating. 

� Eliminates ghost or idle 

current. 

� Convenience of leaving 

things plugged in 

without the struggle of 

trying to unplug them 

121200 

Feb-10 

97200 

Mar-10 

117600 

Apr-10 

118800 

May-10 

$380-$500 plus 

installation 

Martin Steel Door 

from Georgian Bay 

Windows and 

Doors 

~ $35 dollars but 

depending on the 

quality and size the 

price fluctuates. 

(This is about ten 

dollars more than 

an equivalent that 

is not as energy 

efficient). 

108000 

Jun-10 

94800 

98400 

Jul-10 

Aug-10 

110400 

Determined after all doors 

currently in place should be 

tested for by an energy auditor. 

� The use of electricity will be 

reduced and that will save 

money and will pay for the 

cost of the new bars quickly 

depending on what is 

plugged into them. 

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Energy Efficient Vending 

Machines 

Motion Detecting Light 

Switch 


� Common Area Energy Star machines have 

more efficient 

compressors, fan motors, 

and lighting. 

The low power mode 

option allows the machine 

to only use a little power 

when in standby mode or 

inactive. 

More efficient lighting and 

power off times when not 

in use to eliminate constant 

current. 

� Classrooms 

� Offices 

� Washrooms 

� Some hallways 

(With a few 

intermittent lights 

that are 

constantly on, so 

the safety of the 

students isn’t 

compromised) 

Outdoor Lighting Modifications to the 

existing lights on the 

school property: 

� 6 lights on 

standards 

� 32 lights attached 

to the walls 

� 9 lamp posts 

Power Controlling Device � Best on 

appliances made 

in the 1990s 

� Eliminates lights being 

left on and consuming 

energy when the 

spaces are vacant. 

� As life becomes more 

convenience-based 

they will be very 

practical 

� Half the wattage of the 

old lights 

� Dark sky friendly 

� Environmentally 

friendly – entire light is 

recyclable and there is 

no Mercury 

� Very little maintenance 

� Average lifespan of 

17.5 years 

� New technology would 

attract school publicity 

� Motor adjusts the 60 

cycle sine wave from 

the utility to match 

changes in the load on 

the motor, allowing it 

to operate at its peak 

efficiency and at a 

cooler temp.. 

The new 

components in the 

machine that cost 

about 200 dollars 

will save around 

150 dollars per 

year 

~ $15 dollars 

Not every room 

would benefit from 

these since some 

require having the 

lights on at all 

times like the 

larger rooms, such 

as the common 

room and 

gymnasium, so 

these would be 

best simply in class 

rooms and not the 

larger rooms. 

Hallways can be a 

possibility. 

Installation: 

� ~$75/light 

fixture for 

standards 

(total cost ~ 

$2,925) 

� Wall lights: 

$414.19 per 

light (total cost 

~ $13 254.08) 

� Parking lot 

lights: 

$555.45/ light 

(~ $3 888.15) 

$30-60 with a 

warranty from 10- 

15 years 

� The lighting of the machine 

accounts for 35 percent of 

the energy and the actual 

refrigeration at 65 percent 

so reducing the unnecessary 

energy will reduce the 

overall consumption. 

� (Regular vending machines 

will consume about 2,500 

kilowatt hours (kWh) to 

4,400 kWh of energy per 

year, which cost about $200 

to $350 

� Depending on the number 

of light switches that are 

being converted will 

determine the amount of 

savings. (Est. of $4000/yr) 

� Estimated reduction of 11.5 

metric tonnes of GHG/yr 

� The more switches that are 

converted will have a 

greater impact and for sure 

outweigh the costs 

extremely quickly. 

� The company is will to sell 

their lights at cost 

� After 2.5 years, savings 

would pay off the cost of 

the lights 

� Payback time is dependent 

on: line, voltage, age/ 

condition, cost of device, 

cost of utility electricity. 

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Skylights � Interior rooms � Reduces consumption 

of electricity to create 

light. 

� Allow natural light into 

interior rooms 

� Reduces eye strain and 

has a calming effect. 

� Students have better 

attendance, 

concentration and 

improved test scores. 

� Use of blinds can 

provide insulation, 

trapping heat in the 

winter. 

Solar Light Tubes � Several in the 

gymnasium, 

throughout the 

upper hallways 

and storage/ 

mechanical rooms 

Energy Star Windows � Window to floor 

area 1:10 

� Triple glazing with 

sealed insulating 

glass unite 

� Low-e glass (low 

emissivity) 

� Argon or krypton 

in sealed unit 

� Low-conductivity 

spacer bars 

� Insulated 

fiberglass frames 

� airtight 

� As above (no blinds 

however) 

� In addition, they 

provide light, not heat 

– a benefit in the 

summer months 

� Easy installation 

� Heating and cooling 

cost savings 

� Airtight 

� Increased comfort 

� Higher humidity 

without condensation 

� Lower sound 

transmission 

� More daylight 

� Increased passive solar 

potential 

$200 to 2000, 

depending on the 

size and design. 

The more that are 

added will decrease 

the demand for 

electricity more 

30’’ by 48’’ 

� Thermopane 

Clear, R 2.4, 

Double Glaze: 

$331.97/unit 

� Thermopane R+, 

Double Glaze, R 

3.2: $357.56/unit 

� Thermopane Star 

+, Double Glaze. 

R 4.2, Low-E- 

Argon: $368.62 

� Thermopane R3+, 

Triple Glaze, 12-5 

Warm edge spacer, 

Low-E-Argon: 

$460.26 Ultimate 

Recommendation 

� Georgian Bay 

Windows and 

Doors: R8.1 

Tripling Glazing 

� The saving will relate to the 

amount of skylights put in 

� Several in the gymnasium, 

throughout the upper 

hallways and storage/ 

mechanical rooms 

� Window: floor area 1:10 

(Reany et al, 2011, Report) 

(Sutcliffe et al, 2008, Report) 

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What the students are most excited about… 

� The fact that we can combine different energy sources and be off grid; renewable energy is a possibility. 

Sarah Szabo 

� I see the geothermal heating and cooling being feasible and realistic. This technology has built a name for its self, and has 

proven to be reliable and worthwhile. Though, the technology that I am most excited about is hydrogen storage and 

transportation (see below). However this technology is still very new, expensive and hasn’t made a reputation. 

J. Kononiuk 

� To see the changes that these different ideas will have on the school and energy costs – that small changes can have a big 

effect overall. And these changes aren’t just on energy costs, but that they will raise awareness and other changes are 

surely to follow with the outlook of the staff and students. 

� Seeing how many ideas the board will actually like and what they reject, and for what reasons. It will be interesting to see 

how sustainable the school is; seeing what works and what is not as good as anticipated in a few years after the initial 

construction. And to see how much revenue can be produced after all the projects are paid off and the rest is revenue. I 

would like to see that money used to continue to help with the environment. 

K. MacGregor 

iii. Future Considerations? 

Hydrogen Surplus Storage/ 

Transportation 

Landfill Gas Converting to 

Energy 

� Port Elgin and Southampton 

Landfills 

� Power Station on school 

grounds 

“1 million tons of municipal solid 

waste in a landfill typically 

generates 300 cubic foot per 

minute (cfm) of landfill gas that 

could then generate 7 000 000 

kilowatt hours per year and 7 000 

000 kWh is enough energy to 

power 700 homes for a year” 

Advantages Cost Savings 

� Making hydrogen at night 

when the cost of electricity 

is low, and storing it for 

later. 

� In the day, when energy 

needs are greater and cost 

has increased, the 

hydrogen can be converted 

to energy. 

� Less strain on the electricity 

grid in peak times, and 

saves money. 

� The fuel cell also produces 

heat that can be captured. 

� Projects generate 

renewable energy, 

offsetting the use of nonrenewables. 

� Reduces local air pollution 

� Helps to eliminate methane 

- a potent heat-trapping 

gas. “Methane is a green 

house gas that has 21 times 

the heating effect as carbon 

dioxide...” 

� “About 70% of the 

recovered gas is used as 

energy” 

� Involves citizens, the 

government and other 

organizations 

� Projects create jobs, 

revenues, and cost savings 

� Potential to become leading 

school board in renewable 

energy; leader and example 

for all 

� A hydrogen fuel cell is 

about $90 000 

� An equivalent hydrogen 

producer would also cost 

about $80 000 

� And, large holding tanks, 

$16 000 

� The cost of maintenance 

and operation of this 

system is about $4500 per 

year 

� It would take 3-4 years to 

pay off the system with the 

saving that it provides. 

� Unknown 

� Could enter into 

partnership with the 

municipality. 

� We use and average of $132 

110.60 of electricity 

annually 

� If we can store all the 

energy we need at night 

during low cost, we can save 

$67 161.49 in power 

annually. 

� That is a 50% decrease in 

cost. 

� For the Port Elgin site, with 

energy harvested based on 

2007’s cubic metres of waste, 

~500,000 kWh (equivalent to 

49 homes) 

� For the Southampton site, 

with energy harvested based 

on 2009’s cubic metres of 

waste, ~600,000 kWh 

(equivalent to 57 homes) 

� Total savings of energy 

needs, based on the 

Southampton site = ~$61,000 

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Transportation � 20 buses going to and from 

school each day 

� Each bus travels approx. 

77.0 km / day, and with a 

bus efficiency of 105 000 L 

of fuel for all the buses for a 

year, we produce 77 

056.164 kg of CO 2 emission, 

annually, from buses. 

� Therefore we would 

preventing 77 056.164 kg of 

CO 2 emissions annually. 


� The cost of a hydrogen 

power bus is 2.1 million 

dollars, about 4 times that 

of a regular bus. 

� We will be fuelling our buses 

essentially with electricity 

(in the form of hydrogen) 

(Reany et al, 2011, Report) 

Figure 3: The Energy Team and a working model of their proposals for SDSS Redesigned. 

From left to right: Jake Kononiuk, Avery Reany, Sean Tenbergen, Kirk MacGregor and designer Sarah Szabo. 

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B. WATER CONSUMPTION 


Imagine our world 25 years from now. The majority of people would think of new technology, more job 

opportunities, and a better and healthier lifestyle. The reality, though, is that within 25 years it is predicted that 

humans will be facing a huge water crisis - globally. 

Humans today are consuming water at such a rate where we are actually using more freshwater than can be 

replenished through the environment naturally. This, of course, is a huge issue. Many people seem to be in denial 

about the limited amount of freshwater left on our Earth, as people fail to implement water conservation ideals in 

their daily routines. The fact is, is that we as humans need to work together to make a change to our lifestyles that 

will benefit the conservation of water in the future. If we do not do it now, then there might not be any water in the 

future to worry about. 

Appendix B provides a listing of current water features at S.D.S.S., while Figure 4 provides some indication as to 

where we may go to reduce our water consumption. Recommendations follow. 

Total Liters Used 

3000000 

2500000 

2000000 

1500000 

1000000 

500000 

0 

Water Consumption / Sewer Usage 

SDSS 2010 

2478254 

May-July 

Time of year (2 Months) 

Figure 4: Water Consumption 

(Town of Saugeen Shores Water/Sewer, Bills provided by J. McTeer, BWDSB) 

1456885 

Nov-Jan 

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Dishwasher 

(Whirlpool ® 

DU1055XTVB or 

GU2475XTVQ) 

Electric Dryer 

(Frigidaire ® 5.8 Cu. Ft.) 

Faucet 

(Sloan Soils) 

Front Load Washer 

(Frigidaire ® 3.1 Cu. Ft.) 


DU1055XTVB in 

� DLC 


GU2475XTVQ in: 

� Kitchen 


� DLC 

� Custodial 

3 main washrooms— 

the courtyard, the 

upstairs common area, 

and the washrooms by 

the English office 


� DLC 

� Custodial Room 

Grey Water A commercial grey 

water recycling system 

would mean that 

extensive construction 

would be required. 

Rainwater Harvesting On the roof, with 

storage in cisterns on 

the ground if necessary 

Water Efficient Toilet Replacing the 49 toilets 

throughout the school 

Water-Free Urinal 

(Sloan ® WES-5000 or 

Falcon®) 

Halsey Taylor HVRGRN8 

Water Fountain 

� Replacing the 18 

urinals throughout 

the school 

Incorporate additional 

fountains throughout 

the school, as it is not 

convenient to use 

fountains at present. 

� Energy Star qualified 

(DU1055XTVB) 

� Sanitization option 

� Control lock disables certain 

buttons so that unintentional 

use/cycle changes do not occur 

� Uses 320 KW/year 

(GU2475XTVQ) 

� Sani-rinse (powerful, NSF certified) 

� Powerful jets provide great rinse 

action 

� Uses 320 KW/year 

� Energy Star Qualified 

� Precision dry moisture sensor which 

detects when clothes are dry, 

therefore using the least amount of 

electricity as possible 

� Sensor detects when hands are 

underneath the tap; only the 

necessary amount of water will be 

used at a time 

� More sanitary - no knobs to turn 

� Aerates water 

� Energy Star qualified 

� Only uses 14-18 gallons/load 

compared to 44 gallons/load and 

more which non energy star 

qualified uses 

� Front load efficiency reduces energy 

and annual costs by nearly 70% 

� Reduces fresh water use 

� Recharges ground water 

� Enhances soil fertility 

� Reduces strain on water treatment 

plant 

� An alternative to local water needs, 

reducing dependence on municipal 

water 

� Naturally soft-water does not cause 

scaling 

� Treatment of storm water is 

reduced 

� Low consumption dual flush 

� Full flush 6.0Lpf/1.3gpf 

� Partial flush 3.0Lpf/0.66gpf 

� Zero water consumption 

� Odour free 

� Touch free for improved hygiene 

� Vandal-free 

� Clean, cold water supply to 

eliminate bottled water 

� Produced from 60% recycled 

content 

� Resists corrosion 

� Low flow bubbler for aeration and 

reduction in water usage 

(DU1055XTVB) 

$549.00 ea. 

Total: $1,098.00 

(GU2475XTVQ) 

$749.00 

Total: $749.00 

$400.00 

Total: $1,200.00 

$439.99 

$549.00 

Total: $1,647.00 

Expensive 

system—no set 

cost could be 

found. 

Building the 

catchment and 

conveyance and 

storage systems 

$249.99 

Total: $12,250 

$232.99 

Total : $4,560 

$645 

+ $60 shipping 

(+ removal of 

current fountains 

from washrooms 

for hygiene and 

accessibility). 

� 30% water 

reduction 

compared to 

standard 

machine 

� 

� 70% reduction 

in energy use 

� 36-50% 

reduction in 

water 

consumption 

� It would pay 

itself off within 

ten years of 

(new) 

construction. 

� The costs will be 

returned in 1-2 

years. 

� 54-77% 

reduction in 

water 

consumption 

� 100% savingson 

water 

consumption 

� Reduces 

consumption by 

2,725,496 L of 

water per year 

� ~40% reduction 

in water 

consumption 

� More than 50% 

energy efficient 

� 8% reduction in 

refrigerant 

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(Alexander et al, 2011, Report) 

(DeCoppel et al, 2008, Report) 



� The replacement of the common bathroom and kitchen fixtures as a very reasonable and realistic option, in part because 

they require no additional installation procedures (i.e. running gas lines, electricity, installation of tanks, etc.). 

J. Kononiuk 

� The task of redesigning a whole school is a huge process that takes a lot of work and effort to plan out. While researching 

this project, we discovered a lot of new technology that we did not even know existed. One of the things that we found very 

interesting and what we are most excited about is the water-free urinals that we hope to install in the future. … We both 

would definitely love to see a new SDSS that included water-free urinals, as they would be more efficient in both means of 

money and water conservation. Karissa Finlayson & Krisinda Alexander 

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C. PRODUCTS 

i. Construction Materials 

Advantages Cost 

Clay Paint � No VOC content 

� Absorbs odours in the air 

� Numerous laquers do not have to be applied to keep paint form chipping 

� Does not release toxic chemicals into the air 

Green Linoleum � Made from all natural materials including linseed oil, wood flour, cork flour and 

limestone 

� No toxic materials 

� 25-40 year lifespan 

� Recyclable at end of life 

� Adhesives 100% solvent free 

Milk Paint � All natural pigments 

� No VOC 

� Fast drying time (1/2 – 4 hours) 

� Can be sprayed 

� Paint is non-hazardous for easily disposal 

Natural Sheep’s Wool 

Insulation 

Wheat/ Straw Board 

(in lieu of drywall) 

ii. Products 

Bradley ® Plastic Lockers 

iii. Consumables 

Newspaper Pencils 

Recycled Multi-Purpose 

Paper 

� Uses sheep’s wool – a renewable resource 

� Wool absorbs natural condensation in the air draws moisture out of wood and 

prevents against mould-related illnesses 

� When installing, no protective covering is needed 

� Treated with boron salts to repel insects and 

� Its life-span ranges for hundreds of years without losing moisture retention or 

flexibility 

� Biodegradable and reusable 

� Produced from compressed straw; the by-product of wheat production 

� Better moisture resistance than wood 

� No formaldehyde is used 

� MDI emits lower VOC levels than other chemical binders 

‘BioShield” brand 

costs $189.00 for 

19 litres 

$3.39/ ft 2 

$46/ gallon 

(Almost same 

price as paint 

currently used). 

$57.60 for 24” roll 

? 

(Cronin et al, 2008, Report) 

(Wrightson, 2010, Report) 


� Made of 30% recycled plastic / 100% recyclable material post consumer 

$305.69/ locker 

� Shipped fully assembled 

� Resists scratches, dents, and never needs to be repainted 

� 20 year warranty against rust and delamination 

� No fumes or toxic chemicals will be realised form repainting 



� Non-toxic chemicals are used to bind the graphite to the pencil 

� pencils are better protected and graphite won’t break as easy; when dropped 

� No automated or machinery is used in the process; all hand rolled 

� Can be customized to have a unique look 

� Certified 100% recycled , chlorine-free 

� No chlorine or chlorine containing compounds 

� FSC certified – saves 17 trees per one tonne 

288 pencils for 

$70.00 

$49.95 for 20lb 

box (5000 sheets) 



� I would like to see environmentally friendly paints being used for any work being done during the renovations. J. Kononiuk 

� There are several aspects not considered here, that The Planeteers/ EcoSchool Team is investigating, such as biodegradable lunch dishes, 

along with green cleaners.. 

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D. EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LANDSCAPING 


Land management that protects the integrity of biodiversity, soil, and the water cycle increases the productivity of the land. This, in the long run, protects 

the health of the people. Practises and systems that reduce impact on the environment encourage a healthy ecosystem, and therefore a healthy population. 

In 2001, the Heritage Garden Project was established, creating first an extensive garden with walkways at the front of the school, the purpose being to 

“beautify and naturalize the school grounds of Saugeen District Secondary School, enhancing local biodiversity while demonstrating the value of ecological 

restoration.” (HGP, 2001, Mission Statement) Later, a tree-lined allee was planted, complete with the formal construction of a pathway up the western 

slope. In addition, smaller scale projects have resulted in greening of the grounds in pockets. Years later, these gardens: 

� contribute to biodiversity 

� aid in keystone species’ survival 

� improve the local biome 

� create opportunities for courses of study, be they Art, English, Geography, Science, or in use as outdoor classroom space 

� have aesthetic appeal and social benefit 

This following work proposes additional opportunities for the greening of S.D.S.S. 

Bioswales 

(See Appendix C) 


� Groundwater recharge if infiltration is high. 

� Reduces run off volume, 25% of total rainfall from a typical road. 

� Reduces erosion. Vegetation helps stabilize soil - a problem with other 

traditional draining methods such as open ditches. 

� Removal of approximately 20-40% s of sediment and pollutants, through 

filtering by vegetation and soils. Plants slow the flow of water causing particles 

to settle, allowing bacteria in the soil to decompose carbon-based pollutant 

such as motor oil. 

� Improves water quality by filtering out pollutants such as oil, greases, metals 

and sediments. 

� Using check dams can improve pollutant removal and infiltration 

� Less maintenance, water & fertilizer than turf. 

� Native species are chosen they resist local pest and diseases. 

� Maintenance is similar to that for ditches: inspect banks for slumping and 

erosion, replanting any bare patches and maintaining vegetation. 

� Storm water flood control, slowing and storing run-off, allowing it to infiltrate 

the ground. 

� Good vegetation survival when plants selected are non-invasive, low 

maintenance and suited to moisture levels. 

� Preserves native vegetation and provide habitat for wildlife. 

� Cost to be 

determined on a site 

to site basis. 

� Low cost but can vary 

raging from less than 

$0.10 to $0.50 per 

cubic foot depending 

on size, plants and 

site considerations. 

� Labour could be 

provided by the 

construction, 

geography & 

greenhouse classes, 

along with the 

Planeteers/ EcoSchool 

Team. 

� In general they are less expensive 

than underground piping. 

� Lower infrastructure and utility 

costs 

� Substantial cost savings in 

comparison to conventional curb 

and gutter systems. In a Chicago 

suburb there were estimated 

savings of $800 per residence 

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Gazebos 

. 

Ground Cover of Eco-Lawn 

mixed with Clover 

� Already successfully 

incorporated in the Heritage 

Garden Project in front of S.D.S.S. 


� Place for students and teachers to eat lunch 

� May provide a sort of outdoor classroom 

� Shade from the sun 

� Construction of gazebos could be done by the construction class 

� Both grow successfully in our sandy soil 

� Aesthetically pleasing 

� Requires little watering & are drought-tolerant 

� Clover roots decay into nitrogen rich humus and leave tunnels for aeration 

and irrigation 

Green/ Living Roof � Increases thermal insulation values, reducing heating and cooling costs 

� Controls water run-off 

� Protects the roof membrane from UV radiation, reducing maintenance 

� Better air quality- the vegetation removes the particulate from the air, giving 

us cleaner air to breath 

Living Wall 

� Improved air quality- the vegetation of the living wall removes the particulate 

from the air giving us cleaner air to breath 

� Carbon dioxide and oxygen exchange- helps to create cleaner air 

� Reduction of heating and cooling- the living wall creates an insulation just as 

the living roof does, which helps moderate the temperature of the building 

� Storm water management on the exterior wall, - the plants from the living wall 

use the rainwater and runoff, which reduces the amount that goes into the 

storm sewers 

� Sound insulation- the vegetation creates an insulator to absorb the sound 

� Increases the appeal of the school 

� Natural vegetation acts as mood enhancers 

� $4000-5000 

� Labour would be 

provided by the 

construction class. 

� Cost of lumber and 

hardware 

� Clover 

� 50 lb bag of Eco- 

Lawn (covers 10,000 

ft 2 ) costs $299.95 

� Xero Flor 12$ per 

square foot to install, 

which includes one 

year for 

maintenance. 

� The remaining roof 

space (after solar 

heating tubes, solar 

and reflective gym 

roof is ~49,000 ft 2 

Total Cost: ~$588,000 

� Indoor Living Wall 

(NEDLAW $ ) 

� $1000 for 50 single 

woolly pockets 

(woolly pockets are 

what the plants will 

be planted in; they 

are small pockets 

which will be 

mounted to the wall 

and the plants will be 

planted in them) 

� 50% less time 

� 85% less money 

� 50% less fuel 

� 85% less fertilizer 

� 100% less water 

� Air conditioning costs can be 

reduced 25% 

� Energy savings can be reduced up 

to 4.15kWh/ m 2 /yr 

� Demand load reduction 

0.0023kWh/m 2 at the peak. 

� Megan 

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Permeable Parking Lot � Prevents soil erosion 

� Acts as a natural on-site storm water retention system 

� Made out of recycled plastic waste 

� Reduces heat emissions 

� Allows the planting of vegetation around (or closer to) the paved areas around 

the school 

� Easy to maintain 

� Resists movement or breakage from vehicle turning stresses and torsional 

loads 

Rain/ Bioretention Garden 

(See Appendix C) 

Vegetation 

� Includes extensive planting of 

trees, and the addition of 

plants to attract more 

hummingbirds and butterflies 

(See Appendix D) 

� Controls storm water runoff 

� Improves infiltration 

� Reduces contaminates in storm water, removing up to 90% of nutrients and 

chemicals and 80% of sediments. (70% of all water pollution occurs from 

pollutants carried by rainwater runoff) 

� Vegetation and percolation help to filter out pollutants, such as dirt, fertilizer, 

chemicals, oil, garbage, and bacteria 

� Allow 30% more water to soak into the ground than a lawn, recharging 

groundwater aquifers 

� Habitat for birds and butterflies 

� Preserves native vegetation which does not require fertilizer or pesticides. 

� After the first year maintenance is usually minimal. The garden will only 

requires occasional watering and plants for the fist year or two. Occasional 

watering may be required during dry periods. 

� Opportunity for student involvement (Construction, Geography & Greenhouse 

classes, along with The Planeteers/ EcoSchool Team) 

� Will provide shade for students who wish to sit outside on a nice day to eat 

lunch, or during their spares –reducing likelihood of skin cancer in later years 

� Learning experience for everyone (how to plant trees, learning about stages of 

growth, greenhouse class, science, etc). 

� Carbon sink 

� Will promote more biodiversity and wildlife in the area 

� Aesthetically pleasing 

� If placed around the parking lot, can cool internal temperature of cars 

� Opportunity for student involvement (Construction, Geography & Greenhouse 

classes, along with The Planeteers/ EcoSchool Team) 

Pavement removal will 

cost roughly $2.50 -$3.50 

per ft 2 = ~$400 000 

Cost to Implement: 

Green Innovations 

$28.44 per m 2 

= $396 567.36 

Presto Geosystems 

$10-12 per ft 2 for 3.5” 

depth =$1 500 932.16 

EcoGrid $3.10 per ft 2 

= $465 288.96 

� Determined on a siteby-site 

basis which 

depends on the soil 

type, size of drainage 

area and plants 

chosen. 

� If self installed, 

approximate cost 

between $3 to $5 per 

square foot, for plants 

and soil amendments, 

and $10 to 15$ if 

working with a 

landscaping company 

� Maintenance costs. 

� A ten-foot potted tree 

costs about $150 

� A cubic metre of 

mulch runs at about 

$50 (enough for 6-8 

trees) 

� Cost of maintenance, 

watering, etc. 

� Will not need to repave the 

pavement 

� Resists movement or breakage 

from vehicle turning stresses and 

torsional loads 

� 

In Maplewood, Minnesota rain 

gardens were used instead of 

constructing new storm sewers to 

manage stormwater problems. It is 

estimated that a conventional street 

repaving and storm water 

construction project would have cost 

approximately 30% more than the rain 

garden project. 

� If planted on the northern and 

western sides of the school, 

energy consumption may be 

reduced by up to 25%. 

(deCoppel et al, 2008, Report) 

(Gibb, 2008, e-mail) 

(Stansfield et al, 2011, Report) 


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What students are most excited about… 

� I am most excited that we are influencing the direction our school takes and that little changes we can make will make 

a huge difference to the environment. Our changes can have a huge impact! J. Larson 

� I’m excited to see more trees and places to eat and sit in the shade because I think it will make the school grounds 

more user-friendly. I’m also really excited for the green roof, if it happened, because I think it would be very cool to 

have a green space on the roof… K. Nutt 

� I would like to see the living wall, as it would be healthy, as well as, a statement to the people walking through the 

school that we are making a difference. We are the people of the future and we’re going green. J. Kononiuk 

� I am most excited just to have a greener school, where I can be happy to come to school and be in an environment I 

enjoy. I'm also excited to see a place where we as students can just hang out. M. Stansfield 

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In Conclusion 

Along with this work by the Grade 12 CGR 4M class, information from the website for the landmark Dr. David Suzuki 

School, will provide a vision for the retrofit of Saugeen District Secondary in Port Elgin. 

Members of the Planeteers/ EcoSchool Team, students enrolled in the Grade 12 CGR 4M class and/ or the Energy 

Specialist program had plans to travel to see, first-hand, the Dr. David Suzuki School, but due to conflicts and then 

inclement weather, have had to put it off the spring. Knowing that Saugeen District Secondary School was to 

undergo extensive changes, the intent of the trip was to see first-hand the possibilities in reducing the school’s 

ecological footprint – through energy use, water consumption, waste minimization and landscaping. 

Dr. David Suzuki Public School has been designed to be a demonstration project, intended to inform and inspire the 

future of other educational, institutional, commercial and private building initiatives. (Dr. David Suzuki Public School, 2011, 

http://www.suzukipublicschool.ca/overview/about-earth-keepers/about-earth-keepers.html) 

When it opened in September 2010, Dr. David Suzuki Public School was the first LEED platinum 

school building in Canada, one of a select few in North America, and a magnet for architects, 

planners, designers, educational facility developers and others interested in learning about the 

newest and most effective energy and environmental green building systems. 

(Ibid, http://www.suzukipublicschool.ca/overview/about-earth-keepers/about-earth-keepers.html) 

Certainly, we would like S.D.S.S. to incorporate technologies utilized in the building of the Dr. David Suzuki School, 

but ultimately we are hoping to set our own course, following the principles of LEED construction: 

� sustainable site development 

� water efficiency 

� energy efficiency 

� materials selection 

� indoor environmental quality 

(Canada Green Building Council, N.A., http://www.cagbc.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=LEED) 

In the process of planning a school with sustainability in mind, students have considered energy efficiency, water 

conservation, materials with a small ecological footprint, as well as effective land use. Taking into consideration the 

benefits, disadvantages, costs and savings of all aspects students desire to be incorporated into our school, we 

aimed, ultimately, to minimize our impact on our environment – both locally and globally. 

In a follow-up e-mail to the presentations made by students in the 2008 CGR 4M class, Al Gibb, BWDSB’s Manager of 

Plant Services and Administration stated, “You have demonstrated the value of a collaborative effort with this project 

and the learning opportunities.” It is the hope of the students submitting this report the Bluewater District School 

Board will give serious consideration to the work of the students, providing feedback and following our vision for 

an ‘SDSS Redesigned’ that is both sustainable in nature and offers wonderful teaching opportunities. 

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FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES 

The sources are all hyper-linked; an electronic-copy of this document can be forwarded upon request. 

A. Energy 

Canadian Industry Program for Energy Innovation 

Energy audits 

Energy Innovators Initiative 

Energy retrofits 

Environment Canada: EcoAction 

Since 1995, Environment Canada's EcoAction Community Funding Program has provided financial support to community groups for 

projects that have measurable, positive impacts on the environment. Funding support can be requested for projects that have an 

action focus, a community capacity building focus, or a combination of both objectives. 

Federation of Canadian Municipalities 

FCM's Green Municipal Fund offers grants to develop sustainable community plans. Plans must consider environmental, social and 

economic objectives and include specific targets for environmental performance 

Ontario Helps Schools Invest in Green Technology “Grants from the 

Ontario Ministry of Education for the installation of renewable energy solutions … These funds are for projects that reduce heating, 

cooling and electrical costs in schools by installing sustainable technologies. … All projects are to be completed by August 2011.” 

B. Water 

Environment Canada: EcoAction 

Funding support can be requested for projects that have an action focus, a community capacity building focus, or a combination of 

both objective, with measurable, positive impacts on the environment. 

Resources for Thinking- Project Flow 

R4R Water Action Projects and the comprehensive water action plan, can receive up to $500 and $3000, respectively. 

D. Exterior and Interior Landscaping 

Communities in Bloom Ontario 

Awards for community environmental projects 

Earth Day Canada (EDC) Community Environment Fund 

Provides grants to support local environmental programs 

Federation of Canadian Municipalities 

FCM's Green Municipal Fund offers grants to develop sustainable community plans. Plans must consider environmental, social and 

economic objectives and include specific targets for environmental performance 

Metro Green Apple School Program 

Grant to get schools started on initiatives to help the environment 

TerraCycle 

Waste collection programs 

Toyota Evergreen Learning Grounds 

Funding to create outdoor classrooms 

WWF Green Community School Grants Program 

Grants to help reduce the impact a community has on the environment, starting at the school level 

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SUPPLIERS 

Students have made every effort to incorporate products produced locally, for several reasons: 

� Environmental sustainability concerns 

� To keep dollars in the local economy 

� To support diversity in economic enterprise 

� Locally-owned businesses support their communities 

A. ENERGY 

Product Company e-mail or Web Address 

Telephone 

Geothermal South-Port Geothermal geothermal@bmts.com 

519-832-2665 

Light Switches Home Depot 1-800-628-0525 

Outdoor lighting Canada City Lighting 

Corporation 

Snow Roof® 

Premium White Roof 

Coating 

Sherwin-Williams 

http://www.canadacitylighting.com/ 

info@canadacitylighting.com 

403-455-8689 

Sky Lights & 

Georgian Bay Windows and 519-934-2690 

Windows 

Doors 

estimates@georgianbaywindowanddoor.com 

Solar Light Tubes Solatube http://www.solatube.com/commercial/index.php 

888-765-2882 

Solar panels/solar 

heating and more 

Grey Bruce Solar Technologies 519-764-4576 

Windows & Doors Georgian Bay Windows and estimates@georgianbaywindowanddoor.com 

Doors 

519-934 -2690 

Wind Turbines 

Skystream 3.7 

VAWT 

Rona - Southampton 

Grey-Bruce Computer and 

Solar Technologies 

Vbine Energy 

519-797-3245 

www.greybrucesolar.com 

519 -794-0433 

http://www.vbine.com/contact 

306.435.3777 

B. WATER CONSUMPTION 


Telephone 

Dishwasher 

(Whirlpool ® 

DU1055XTVB & 

GU2475XTVQ) 

Electric Dryer 

(Frigidaire ® 5.8 Cu. 

Ft.) 

Faucet 

(Sloan Soils) 

Front Load Washer 

(Frigidaire ® 3.1 Cu. 

Ft.) 

Square Deal Neal’s http://www.squaredealneils.ca/ 

519-797-3905 


519-797-3905 

Port Elgin Home Hardware www.homehardware.ca/ 

519-832-2466 


519-797-3905 

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Telephone 

Water Efficient Toilet Carson’s Plumbing Supply www.carsonsupply.com 

519- 389-6245 

Water-Free Urinal 

(Sloan ® WES-5000 or 

Falcon® 

Or alternate: 

Water Fountain - 

Halsey Taylor 

HVRGRN8 

Port Elgin Home Hardware 

Dobbin Sales Ltd 

Carson’s Plumbing Supply 

www.homehardware.ca/ 

519-832-2466 

www.dobbinsales.com 

1-800-565-8515 

Fax: 1-800-606-7636 

www.carsonsupply.com 

519- 389-6245 

Limpia Water http://www.drinking-fountain.net/ 

1-877-645-6044 

C. PRODUCTS 


Telephone 

Clay Paint BioShield 1-800-621-2591 

Bradley ® Plastic Sustainable Supply Company sales@sustainablesupply.com 

Lockers 

303-325-7547 

Green Linoleum ? ? 

Milk Paint ? ? 

Natural Sheep’s Wool 

Insulation 

Eco Building Products 231-668-6361 

Newspaper Pencils Tree Smart sales@treesmart.com 

503-722-9593 

Recycled Multi- 

Purpose Paper 

Wheat/ Straw Board 

(in lieu of drywall) 

GreenLine Paper Company inof@greenlinepapercompany.com 

1-800-641-1117 

Panel Source mlinden@mckillican.com 

1-877-464-7246 

? Information not available at time of printing 

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D. EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LANDSCAPING 


Telephone 

Clover Sprucedale Agromart http://www.sprucedale.com/ 

Ltd. 

519-934-2340 

Eco-Lawn Wildflower Farm 

http://www.wildflowerfarm.com/index.php?p=product&id=257&parent=4 

Company 

1 866 GRO WILD ( 1 866 476 9453) 

Living Wall NEDLAW Living Walls http://www.naturaire.com/index.php 

519-648-9779 

Woolly Pocket Garden http://www.woollypocket.com/ 

Co. Inc. 

877-796-6559 

Permeable Parking Lot Terra Firm Enterprises http://www.terrafirmenterprises.com/ 

(Ecogrid) 

1-866-934-7572 

Permeable Parking Lot 

(FilterPave) 

Permeable Parking Lot 

(Porous Paving and 

Garden Grid) 

Vegetation Acorus Restoration 

Presto Geosystems http://www.prestogeo.com/ 

Cory.Schneider@Reynoldspkg.com 

1-800-548-3424 

Green Innovations http://www.greeninnovations.ca/ 

walter@greeninnovations.ca 

888-725-7524 

http://www.ecologyart.com/content/view/2/3/ 

519-586-2603 

Beagle Run Nursery & 

Orchard 

A Sense of Place 

Sweet Grass Gardens 

beaglerun@bmts.com 

519-896-3073 

http://www.goldbook.ca/brantford-on/nurseries/sweet-grass-gardens-sixnations-reserve-40620/ 

519-445-4828 

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Appendices 

Hard copy provided to the Chair of the Accommodation Review Committee 

A. Blueprint of S.D.S.S 

B. An inventory of appliances that consume water 

C. Bioswales 

D. Landscape suggestions 

E. Recommendations for Trees 

A Vision for the Retrofit Potential of Saugeen District Secondary School 

by 

Environment & Resource Management Class (CGR 4M) – (2008 & 2010-11) 

Specialist High Skills Major Energy Students 

Members of the Planeteers/ EcoSchool Team 

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Saugeen District Secondary School - Bluewater District School Board

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