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Earth Week, Earth Month
Earth Week in April is an excellent time to promote a school culture of environmental sustainability.
Ban the Bottle at School
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
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.
Sweater Stewardship
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.
Walk, Roll, Ride to School
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.
Connect With Your Community
Make a difference close to home by taking your EcoSchools program out into the community.
Nature in the Classroom
Bring nature and environmental awareness into the classroom through creative projects.
EcoLiteracy and Numeracy
Integrate environmentalism into all aspects of the curriculum.
To Be Green or Not To Be Green
A great way to talk about environmental issues is through student skits, presentations, or productions. Get serious about being green by having a little fun!