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EcoSchools and Reconciliation
On Orange Shirt Day, and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, our team at EcoSchools continues to reflect on the ways we are acting upon reconciliation with Indigenous communities, and honouring the truths of Canada’s colonial past and present.
Reducing Textile Waste for a Greener and More Sustainable Future
Fast fashion has a drastic impact on our planet and the environment around us. Fast fashion
especially contributes to pollution. The production of fast fashion clothing involves the use of lots of
chemicals such as dyes, finishes, and synthetic fibers that can lead to water pollution.
Water for Peace
By taking a collective ‘gulp’ of water from our reusable bottles on March 22nd, schools across Canada are inspiring students about the importance of clean water, and how they ensure a peaceful society for all.
Student Action for Project 2050
Read how students across Canada are contributing to the fight against climate change by participating in the Project 2050 program and adopting small but impactful climate-friendly habits in their schools.
Navigating Climate Change in the Classroom – An Interactive Learning Experience!
Step into a world where the challenges of climate change are unraveled and creative solutions are explored through an interactive online game! In this blog post, we’ll introduce you to the Climate Hero Escape Room and take you through the experiences of educators and students who have used it as a fun and immersive learning tool.
Tips for a Sustainable Summer Break
Wondering how you can make a difference during your summer holidays? Dive into our new blog post and explore the ways you can bring environmental learning and action to your homes and communities.
Investing In Our Planet: Celebrating Earth Month
The air is getting warmer, the days are getting longer, and the flowers are blooming. April means the arrival of spring and the start of Earth Month! Celebrated throughout April, with Earth Day landing on April 22nd, this month’s focus on our Earth reminds us to check in and reflect on how our actions, both as individuals and as a collective, are impacting our planet.
How a school’s clothing library is giving old clothes a second chance
Students from Kâpapâmachakwêw – Wandering Spirit School in Toronto, Ontario, spend a lot of time learning on the land, and need proper outdoor clothing to stay warm, cool, or dry throughout the year. As part of their EcoSchools efforts, and to ensure everyone has access to gear, the school community came up with a great idea: the KWSS clothing library.
Keep pollution out of the air by walking, biking, or bussing to school!
Walking, biking, or taking the bus to school are great ways students, teachers, and members of school communities can be active, get more fresh air, improve mental health, and reduce the number of cars on the road that produce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. St. John XXIII Catholic Elementary School in Mississauga, Ontario, took action this past November and December as part of the EcoSchools program by inviting everyone at their school to participate in a Walk to School campaign.