Climate Action Countdown: Monday 1 July – School Sustainability Bingo

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In today’s Climate Action Countdown challenge, we’re diving into how you can make a big impact on the environment right where you spend a big chunk of your time – your school, college, or nursery.

How green is your school?

Being environmentally friendly isn’t just good for the planet; it’s good for your school’s wallet too. Insulated buildings and solar panels not only reduce carbon emissions but also save money on energy bills. And ditching single-use packaging in favour of reusable containers? That’s a win-win for the environment and your pocket!

Imagine this: every day, you step into your school. But have you ever stopped to think about its environmental footprint? That’s where the Schools Sustainability Bingo comes in! It’s not just any bingo game; it’s a fun and interactive way to assess how environmentally friendly your educational institution is.

Grab Teach the Future’s environmental bingo card.

You could either print these off or create and decorate one yourself.

Discuss the actions

Explore your school grounds or discuss with your friends each action on the bingo card.

Brainstorm

Once you’ve gone through the car, brainstorm extra actions your school could take to further reduce its carbon footprint. Get creative and think outside the box!

This isn’t just about ticking off boxes; it’s about making a real difference. If you notice something missing, like reusable options in the canteen or a lack of education about the climate crisis, don’t worry. This is your chance to be a climate hero!

Once you’ve completed your bingo card, it’s time to share your achievements with the world!

Share on socials

Snap a picture of your completed card and post it on social media using the hashtag #TeachTheFuture #ClimateActionCountdown and tag @LetsGoZero.

Who knows, your input could spark a green revolution at your school!

If you are home-schooled, you could make a sustainability bingo card for your home! What kind of things might go on there?

Want to do more? Spotlight on Teach the Future

Teach the Future is a campaign led by secondary and tertiary education students to greatly improve education on the climate emergency and ecological crisis in the UK. You can join the campaign to change the way climate change is taught in schools here.