Environmental stories tagged with: schools

Eco-Schools for Early Years

Tuesday, 17th March 2009, 1:25 pm

"Eco-Schools for Early Years" has been developed to meet the needs of younger children by creating separate award criteria, new guidance and resources aimed specifically at the 0 to 5 years age group.

First Step to Making all New School Buildings Zero Carbon

Monday, 16th June 2008, 7:43 pm

The Government is taking the first steps to making every new school building zero carbon from 2016, Children's Secretary Ed Balls announced today.

Carbon Detectives

Friday, 14th September 2007, 5:43 pm

Pupils will have the chance to investigate their school's sustainability with a new online tool launched this week by the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) as part of its Sustainable Schools initiative.

£177,000 Boost For Travel To School

Thursday, 30th August 2007, 12:26 pm

A £177,000 cash boost is set to encourage safer, healthier and greener ways for Northumberland pupils to travel to school.

Renewable Energy for Every School in Australia

Thursday, 23rd August 2007, 4:53 pm

The Australian Government has announced a new five-year $336.1 million Green Vouchers for Schools programme will provide every school in Australia with up to $50,000 to help install solar hot water systems and rainwater tanks.

Council Helps Schools to Cut Energy Bills and Carbon Footprint

Wednesday, 11th July 2007, 1:13 pm

East Sussex County Council has paid for energy efficient equipment in ten schools, to cut their running costs by £35,000 a year and eliminate over 200 tonnes of carbon dioxide.

Eco Schools Success in Edinburgh

Wednesday, 4th July 2007, 11:40 am

The Eco Schools programme, currently running in 200 Edinburgh schools, is working wonders for the local environment and is helping develop a 'green' awareness among the city's young people.

School Cuts Waste in Half

Friday, 8th June 2007, 1:06 pm

Lea Church of England Primary School has cut the amount of rubbish it produces in half thanks to a successful initiative by the school's Eco Committee.