Why get involved?

Improving their environment means that:

• Eco-Schools can save money as they take steps to use energy and water more efficiently
• Eco-Schools reduce the amount of waste that they generate and find ways to recycle items that help the environment, charities and school funds
• Eco-Schools take pride in having litter-free sites that are welcoming to visitors, pupils, staff and wildlife
• Eco-Schools actively encourage pupils to play their part in making decisions and provide opportunities for them to take responsibility. Pupils are given jobs to help the school recycle, compost and monitor energy and water use. Pupils often chair the Action Team meetings and take the minutes
• Pupils are given opportunities to develop their decision-making, problem-solving and thinking skills.
• Communities can take pride in the achievements of their local school and use the lessons taught and learnt there to make impacts on their lives and the environment
• The Eco-Schools programme also allows schools to promote environmental awareness in a way that involves a range of curriculum subjects as well as extra-curricular activities.