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Published on October 9th, 2007

Schwegler Going Environmentally Friendly in Fundraiser for PTA

by Trey Granger

LJWorld.com profiles the newest fundraiser by Schweiger School in Kansas: selling energy-efficient compact fluorescent lightbulbs (CFLs) and compost bags to raise money for PTA-sponsored events.

The fundraiser coincides with Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius encouraging residents to change at least one bulb in their homes to a more energy-efficient CFL, because it will save both energy and money.

A four-pack of bulbs will cost $12 while a 30-gallon compost bag will be $4. Earth 911 would like to remind anyone purchasing CFLs that these bulbs contain small traces of mercury, so they need to be disposed of carefully.

Trey Granger

Trey Granger

Trey Granger is a staff member at Earth911.com.

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