The Eco Team

keeping things green

Where to begin

http://www2.keepbritaintidy.org/ecoschools/

• Eco –committee • Environmental Review – choose 3 focus areas• Action Plan

Our three areas for action:

•Waste• School Grounds• Energy

EnergyWaterBiodiversitySchool groundsHealthy livingTransportLitterWasteGlobal citizenship

Waste:

• Bins – recycling , waste and compost• Bins labelled• Displays • Recycling other materials: batteries, clothes and newspaper• Compost (Compost Monitors)• Take part in Waste Watch Week• Lunchtime Crunchtime• Waste Watch Day• Phil the bag

School Grounds• Bird watch week• Wormery• Compost• Bird feeders• Bug hotel• Spring and Summer bulbs• Gardening

Energy

• Solar Panels • Posters• Switch off monitors• Switch off fortnight

Our Eco CodeEco-Code

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle is the thing to do, Everyone can do it, even me and you. Composting our vegetables, gives worms some food, Walking to school puts us in a good mood. Save energy by switching off lights, Eating healthily helps us sleep at night. Don't let the taps go 'drip-drop', Protect butterflies, bugs and bees, to help us grow our crops.

Linking with the Curriculum

• http://jointhepod.org/home• Campaigns link with curriculum (see guide on

pod)• Year 2 – Materials • Year 4 – Improving our Environment• Year 5 – Water• Spring term – whole school environment focus

Displays & Extras

Future plans

• Switch Off Fortnight (18th Nov – 1st Dec)• Normand Croft farm• Community allotments • Green Flag Award