Brophy Statement on Sustainability
Brophy has begun the transition of our campus and culture toward that of a "Sustainable School". The definition of a Sustainable School is "a school building or facility that creates a healthy environment that is conducive to learning while saving energy, resources and money." Brophy is engaging our students, our faculty, and our extended community to promote sustainable building and operating practices on the Brophy campus in order to capture the environmental, economic, health and community benefits of being sustainable.
Education and Stewardship
Brophy's commitment to Sustainabilty....
Committee activities to date
*Completed energy audit/Honeywell
*Developed action plans
to address HVAC Lighting
*Explored potential for solar PV system
*Investigated opportunities for future Sports Campus
School activities to date
*AP Environmental Science class
*Student trip
to Guelph, Canada
*Student trip to Germany
*Eliminate plastic water bottles
*Focus on saving electricity
*Recycling and composting
*Agreement to use SRP water
*Summit on Sustainability
 Visit
the Summit website
Upcoming Events
Coming in 2010, the "Ask the Scientist" series will spotlight sustainability and Brophy's progress. Email Patti Franz to find out more and how you can participate.
Future Projects
1. Upgrade Energy Management System
2. Install Lighting Controls
3. Replace Windows
4. Install Low-Flow Plumbing Fixtures
5. Install Water Conservation Irrigation
6. Add Recycle Containers
7. Install Drinking Water Bottle Fillers
8. Support Student and Faculty Projects
How can you help?
Contact Patti Franz to find out more email pfranz@brophyprep.org or
602.264.5291 ext 6365
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Reduce your Carbon Footprint
Make a pledge for Lent. Beginning February 22nd, you can get your 20oz. Brophy drink container in the Varsity Shop. $5 -plastic/$10 -metal. Students with these containers can get their drinks at Michael's for $.75. Check back for photos.
Brophy participates in International Climate Conference
Brophy students learn carbon footprint of US teenager is 2X that of other teens around the world.” Click here for more
2009 Summit on Human Dignity Inspires Campaign by
Brophy Alumnus
Daniel Guerithault ’09 was inspired by last year’s Summit on Human Dignity to do his fair share to save our fragile environment. His goal is to minimize the use of plastic bags and, to that end, is selling reusable, durable, cotton shopping bags through his parent’s market, Camelback Market, every Saturday, October through May, at 3930 E. Camelback, (Vincent’s on Camelback) between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Sale of the bags benefits the Steve Nash Foundation and is currently featured at www.SteveNash.com
For more information, www.howdoyousaybag.org
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