 Sustainable
School
What is a Sustainable School
It is one that:
- Conserves energy and water
- Avoids the use of pollutants and potential
pollutants
- Takes steps to minimise the production of waste
- Enhances and protects plants and wildlife
- Meets local needs while respecting people and
their environment through involvement.
It is in everyone’s interests to care about
sustainability and to understand our impact upon the
environment. So we all have an important role to play
in ensuring that we find ways of working and living
which will improve the quality of life for both
present and future generations.
Governments across the world recognise that education
is a key solution to the global issues that we face.
In the UK, the Department for Education and Skills
(DfES) has identified the unique role that schools
must play. Through teaching and learning, pupils will
be able to understand the impact we all have on the
planet as schools themselves become models of good
practice, demonstrating ideas of sustainable living
and working.
A sustainable school aims to prepare young people for
a lifetime of sustainable living.
Where do I start?
Several award schemes exist to guide schools on their
sustainable journey providing a great way to make
sustainable development a part of the life and ethos
of your school. Designed to fit into the curriculum,
the awards get everyone in the school and community
involved in making the school environmentally better.
For further information, support and advice contact
Trafford’s Environmental Sustainability Team
environmentalpartnership.team@trafford.gov.uk Links
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