The Eco Schools Opportunity

What is Eco Schools?

Eco Schools is a way of bringing environmental concern into the life and ethos of your school

What does it cost?

Eco Schools is free

What is in it for schools?

Eco Schools offers schools an opportunity for:

• Recognition and publicity through an internationally recognised award scheme
• Financial Savings

Eco Schools also:

• Fits into and enhances curriculum provision
• Helps to build community links
• Provides opportunities of partnership with the local Church
• Opportunities for international school links

What is expected of schools?

• The agreement and support of the headteacher and governors
• The willingness to involve pupils in school decision-making and action
• The enthusiasm of 1 or 2 staff members and the good will of all the staff
• A willingness to instigate long term change

Action is targeted on 7 areas:

1. Litter
2. Waste
3. Energy
4. Water
5. Transport
6. Healthy Living
7. School Grounds

Eco Links

• The Eco Schools Opportunity
• Why should Church Schools = Eco Schools?

Recommended Web Sites

• Eco Schools UK homepage
• Eco Schools International Web site