In many school communities, web sites have become an indispensable method of both routine and emergency communication among students, teachers and parents. The use of web sites reduces the use of paper and cuts printing and mailing costs (and reduces the greenhouse gas emissions associated with delivering mail). Web sites are infinitely variable and can be changed quickly, as needs and resources allow.

Information about a school's environmental policies — from no-idling to paper recycling to prohibiting plastic water bottles — should be easily found directly from the home page, and include links to additional information as may be appropriate. The prominence afforded these topics will say a lot about the commitment of the school to its environmental responsibilities.