Sustainability at LPS

Sustainability Spotlight: Northeast High School STEM Garden Club Tree Planting

Sustainability Spotlight: Amanda Kester & Jessie James at Roper Elementary School

Sustainability Spotlight: Carol Flora at Lincoln High School

Sustainability Department

The Lincoln Public Schools Sustainability Department supports sustainability throughout the district and the community by implementing environmentally responsible practices in LPS facilities and providing engagement opportunities for our future environmental stewards.

Composting

LPS Composts in 63 buildings

Food scraps and organic waste are sorted and hauled to a local composting facility in order to be turned into a nutrient rich amendment for soils.

Recycling

LPS diverts 52% of waste from landfills.

LPS currently recycles over 1.6 million pounds of material annually. Some of the materials recycled include paper, cardboard, plastic, aluminum, tin, and cartons.

Gardens

LPS has 27 gardens and outdoor classrooms.

Outdoor learning improves student health, behavior, and academic performance. These spaces provide an opportunity for students to connect with nature and grow anything from pollinators to produce!

Water

LPS conserves water by irrigating less than 12% of its land.

Water conservation and efficiency is a priority across our grounds and facilities. Many buildings are upgraded with high efficiency plumbing fixtures such as toilets, sinks, and water fountains.

Energy

LPS uses ground source heat pumps for over 95% of district square footage.

The heat pumps are connected to geothermal well fields and save energy and money. LPS is also making energy efficient upgrades including LED lighting, occupancy sensors, and building envelope updates.