What are Zero Carbon Schools and Why be One

You hear about zero carbon businesses, but have you heard of a zero carbon school? Chances are, you might not have thought this was possible. It’s challenging, yes, but a few organizations are determined to make this not just the reality, but also the norm.

Let’s talk a bit about the road to being a zero carbon school.

Sustainable waste management

In every institution or unit, there needs to be an effective waste management system in place to keep the surroundings tidy and to prevent the spread of diseases. Zero carbon schools take this one step further by making sure their waste management system is sustainable. This means composting items that can be compost, recycling or upcycling materials that could be reused or repurposed, and minimizing the use of single-use items. It’s not enough to just segregate trash when all of them will end up in landfills anyway; what’s more important is that trash is minimized to begin with.

A strong advocacy for a healthy future

A zero carbon school has a big goal: to undo some of the damage that the world has wreaked on the environment. This may sound too big to achieve, but with every small step, schools work towards that goal. They enlist the help of everyone on their team, including teachers, parents, and the students themselves. They understand that individual change is necessary, but institutional change is more impactful.

Building a green-conscious generation

One of the most important parts of being a zero carbon school is inculcating sustainable practices in its educational curriculum. This ensures that even after students leave school, they will continue to practice sustainability and take this with them wherever they go next. It’s through this mantra that green schools are able to make a bigger impact on climate change.

The sooner schools implement green practices, the better it is for our environment. Take a look at your locale and see which schools are green schools.