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If your school has an annual science fair, make the focus environmental issues.

There are many great films that can inspire students and showcase environmental issues in a creative way.

Earth Week in April is an excellent time to promote a school culture of environmental sustainability.

Single-use water bottles can take hundreds, if not thousands, of years to biodegrade. Consider running a Ban the Bottle campaign to reduce the use of these wasteful products.

Earth Hour is an international movement in which people turn off lights symbolically for one hour to recognize the impact of energy on the environment.

Hold a campaign to embrace the cooler seasons: put on a sweater, celebrate winter solstice, or collect gently used cozy clothing to reduce your school’s impact when the snow is on the ground.

Get students active, healthy, and outdoors by launching a walk, roll, and ride-to-school campaign. Plan safe routes, offer bike awareness workshops, and allow for scooter parking to enhance participation.

Make a difference close to home by taking your EcoSchools program out into the community.