Rainbow Schools go paperless on November 4th

Rainbow District School Board is inviting students and staff to go paperless in support of World Paper Free Day on Friday, November 4, 2016.

Schools are challenged to create a 21st century paperless classroom for the day by avoiding the use of printers, photocopiers, hard copy reading materials and paper-based tasks and assignments.

This Go Green initiative is part of the Environmental Committee’s ongoing efforts to encourage sustainable practices and increase awareness about paper consumption.

“Turning one tree into paper releases over 100 pounds of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere,” says Director of Education Norm Blaseg. “It is important to consider some of the environmental effects of using paper both inside and outside of the classroom.”

Other environmental impacts include reducing oxygen levels by cutting trees, using energy by making paper, and consuming fuel by distributing paper and paper resources.

“Going paperless would have an extremely positive impact on emissions,” says Director Blaseg. “This challenge will help us to reflect on the long-term effects our current paper usage habits have on the planet.”

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

Last month, staff and students were invited to eat pulses and share recipes in support of the International Year of the Pulses.

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.