10 Ways To Promote Environmental Education In Schools

1. Build A Green Future 10 Ways To Promote Environmental Education In Schools!

2. Environmental education is also necessary to make children aware about the long term benefits of green living in terms of health, society and as a responsibility as citizens. Here are some ways to promote green education in schools:

3. 1. Have a Committee for Green Initiatives • Children spend a major chunk of their day in school, and thus it’s a great place to instill awareness. Children should be made to participate in these green activities as part of their curriculum. These may include planting a tree, learning about your favorite plant, growing your own vegetables and fruits, different types of flowers, highlighting the hazards of littering and benefits of reducing waste, encouraging recycling, etc.

4. 2. Cut Down on the Use of Paper • Schools use the most amount of paper. Encourage children to use recycled paper, or double-sided printed paper. A great way is to make sure children keep their course books in good conditions they can pass them on to those who may come in the same class the following year. This not only saves money (you don’t have to empty your pocket on buying new books) but also saves paper.

5. 3. Use Solar Lights • Schools should use solar lights or energy savers, while keeping children informed about the benefits of solar in the long run. Encouraging them through different solar activities can promote awareness and help improve energy conservation too.

6. 4. Explore Wildlife • Wildlife is an important part of the ecosystem. It’s important to facilitate school children with different ways in which they can grow fond of wildlife animals and understand the important part these animals play in our ecosystem. Many places offer wildlife excursions and day trips for school children- that can be great learning and fun too!

7. 5. Green Commute • Encourage children to come on foot or to use bicycles to school. Many children are exposed to bus idling, which has its own set of environmental and health hazards. Encouraging green living and using greener ways of commute is not only healthy for the body and mind but also for the planet.

8. 6. Discourage Too Much Printing • Thanks to technology, the use of paper in offices has come down drastically. The same should be encouraged in schools, to reduce the use of paper. If the need of printing be, double sided printing should be the norm to save paper. • Environmental education holds great importance for children and adults alike. As kids learn to grow fond of wildlife and the environment, they become aware of its advantages, and the importance of conserving nature. The education from a young age instills a sense of responsibility towards the planet, so they grow up to be inclined towards environmental friendly ways and are likely to pick up careers and interests in the same if they stay in touch with it throughout their adolescence and preteen years.

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