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Once your EcoTeam is established, brainstorm your actions for the year. Start small and build on your success: select one or two key initiatives that your EcoTeam wants to address and make an action plan.

EcoHeroes, Earth Eagles, EcoPatrol, GreenDreams: these are all fun, catchy names that will capture your mission and distinguish your EcoTeam.

Mascots are a fun and visible way to represent your EcoTeam. Consider having eco-superheroes such as Mme. Lumière, a French language school’s mascot for energy conservation.

Regular school announcements are a wonderful way to connect with the whole school and keep everyone updated on EcoTeam actions. Let your creativity soar by incorporating skits, jingles, songs, and tag lines to hook your audience into participating.

Indoor displays can let everyone know you’re an EcoSchool and showcase initiatives throughout the year. The most successful displays are student-created, posted in high-traffic locations, vibrant, and updated regularly.

Green actions are often newsworthy. Include EcoTeam goals and successes in your school’s newsletter to engage more people in your EcoSchools program.

Celebrate your environmental spirit as a school community. Hold an assembly to share updates about your EcoSchool program, and inspire everyone for a great year.

At the core of a strong EcoSchool is an active group of students and adults. A range of grades makes for a well-rounded team, and involving school principals, teachers, parents, and custodial staff gives students the support they need to succeed.

It’s important to acknowledge the great efforts of school staff. This can build support for EcoTeam activities, maintain goodwill, and recognize all the work that staff do to support your EcoSchools program.