How do I get a green flag for my school?
Schools applying for their renewal Green Flags (Energy, Water, Travel, Biodiversity and the Global Citizenship themes) must first complete an assessment visit from a Green-Schools officer or Environment Awareness Officer before submitting their renewal application.
What is the Green school Initiative?
Green-Schools is an international environmental education programme, offering a well-defined, controllable way for schools to take environmental issues from the curriculum and apply them to the day-to-day running of their school.
How do you make a green school project?
44 Ways to Make Your School and Classroom More Green
- Lead a green club. ...
- Hold a recycling bin decorating contest. ...
- Apply for grants. ...
- Get creative with recycling bins.
- Schedule a trash pickup day. ...
- Add indoor plants. ...
- Rally for solar panels. ...
- Get dirty and do a waste audit.
How many eco-schools are there in the UK?
In England, since 1994, the programme has been operated by Keep Britain Tidy… and Eco-Schools Programme Delivery Officer Karyn Fullerton has worked on it ever since! In this time, over 20,000 schools, colleges and nurseries have registered with Eco-Schools England and more are registering every day!