Posts tagged 'Recycling'

As settings are being more eco-conscious, as well as managing reduced budgets, we need to look for alternative ways to set up and maintain a supply of free resources.  One way of doing this is to set up a recycle and reuse scheme for parents and carers.  Encourage them to save items they might usually consider throwing away, ready to use in the setting. 

How eco-friendly are schools?

The environment and how to be more eco-friendly is something high on the agenda for many schools. It is of vital importance that students learn how to protect the world around them by reducing their footprint. This can also result in potential cost-saving benefits, which is always welcome news for the Business Managers amongst us!

KCS spoke to Holly Ashton-Lovett, Year 2 Class Teacher and Eco Leader of Westmeads Community Infant School, about how they’re going plastic-free, changing pupil’s perceptions and saving the planet one idea at a time.