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What’s happening in Rainbow Schools?

Rainbow Schools go paperless on November 6th

Rainbow District School Board is inviting students and staff to go paperless in support of World Paper Free Day on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.

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

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 110 pounds of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere,” says Director of Education Norm Blaseg. “It is important to consider 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, manufacturing printers, ink and toner cartridges, 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 recognize the long-term effects current paper usage habits have on the planet, now and for years to come.”

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

Last month, Rainbow secondary students took part in Eat Local Day.

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.