Pacific Ridge students participate in service-learning projects in collaboration with local sustainability-focused organizations for beach clean-ups and wildlife conservation efforts. Moreover, the school's Global Travel program provides students with opportunities to learn about the economic dynamics, sustainable strategies of different cultures, and place-based environmental concepts. Pacific Ridge School's Upper School Urban Agriculture Club manages an organic garden, sharing its produce with the community through on-campus 'farmers markets' to raise funds supporting garden projects. The school reduces energy consumption using high-efficiency lighting and Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning systems. They also use solar panels to generate 85% of the school's electricity. The school uses 100% reclaimed water for irrigation to conserve water and has adopted mulch and drip systems. They also encourage waste reduction by using reusable items, compostable serveware, and a three-bin sorting system for green waste, mixed recycling, and landfill waste.
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