Sustainable schools
Eco-schools
The Eco-Schools programme is a sustainable development award scheme running across primary and secondary schools.
Eco-Schools can help to:
- Improve the school's environment
- Reduce litter and waste
- Reduce energy and water use
- Devise sustainable ways of travelling to and from school
- Promote healthy lifestyles
- Encourage active citizenship
- Build strong partnerships with a variety of community groups
- Develop international and global links
All our schools have been awarded an Eco-Schools (or greater) award since its introduction, with the awards handed out as follows:
- 152 Bronze awards
- 148 Silver awards
- 100 Green Flags
Our Countryside Rangers are the contact for schools working towards Eco-Schools status.
Reducing school waste
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