Schools and colleges

Advice and suggestions for greener living

If you are a teacher or student, you can help to make your classroom or building greener.

Even small things, such as switching off lights or encouraging pupils to work or cycle to school, can help save energy and money.

Here are some other suggestions:

encourage staff and pupils to walk or cycle to work, or to use public transport where possible

ask parents to consider a car-sharing scheme to save fuel

think before you print. Switch to recycled paper, reduce paper sizes and always print double-sided

recycle or refill printer cartridges

if you're a teacher, consider how environmental objectives can fit into your teaching plans
always put rubbish in the correct recycling bins

student recycling scheme for Queen's University Belfast students

put leftover food waste in a composter