Rainbow Schools challenged to evaluate conservation and waste practices

To kick-off the new year, Rainbow District School Board is challenging schools to conduct an EcoReview of energy conservation and waste minimization.

School green clubs will visit classrooms, offices, lunchrooms and gyms to document lighting, electricity, heating, cooling and recycling.

These evaluations are required for certification in the Ontario EcoSchools program.

To be eligible, walkabout worksheets must be completed and submitted through the EcoSchools website by Friday, January 26, 2018.

This Go Green challenge is part of the Environmental Committee’s ongoing efforts to encourage sustainable practices and increase awareness about waste and conservation in schools.

“This particular challenge provides schools with a real-time assessment of their day-to-day environmental practices,” says Director of Education Norm Blaseg.

He adds: “This tangible evaluation will enable schools to become that much more accountable for their ecological efforts. It will provide another opportunity to set goals and targets for ongoing improvements.”

Rainbow District School Board’s Environmental Committee issues monthly challenges to staff and students throughout the school year.

Last month, Rainbow Schools took part in the Warm Kids Caring Community Challenge.

What will next month’s challenge be?

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Media Contact:

Nicole Charette, Senior Advisor,
Corporate Communications and Strategic Planning,
Rainbow District School Board, 705-674-3171, ext. 7217.