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Original language
English
Original title of the resource
Sustainability in Schools
English translation of the title
Organization
Votes for Schools
Year of the publication
2024
Keyword
Whole Institution Approach / Whole School Approach
Keyword
Participation
Keyword
Sustainable Practices
Format
Lesson activity / Teaching material
Vocational/professional sector
 
Sector
Various sectors
What is the resource about?
This blog highlights two practical, student‑led sustainability ideas used in schools: running clothes‑swap initiatives to reduce textile waste and organising food‑waste awareness activities that help learners rethink what they eat and what they throw away. It shows how simple, everyday actions can make sustainability visible and engaging for the whole school community.
What is the resource about? (in English)
Why is the resource useful for VET actors?
By offering concrete examples like clothing exchanges and food‑waste challenges, the resource makes it easy to introduce hands‑on sustainability tasks that students can lead, helping them connect environmental issues to practical solutions within their own school environment.
Why is the resource useful for VET actors? (in English)
Link
https://www.votesforschools.com/blog/sustainability-in-schools/