Goals:

As an ecoteam our main goal is to make our school as sustainable and environmentally friendly as possible! However, achieving this requires small steps and every single one makes a difference. We strive to reach for our goal by focussing on three key areas; waste, nature and energy. 

For example, the Castor college now uses reusable whiteboard markers throughout the entire school! These markers can be refilled, reducing plastic waste and minimizing unnecessary disposal. Furthermore, the school has implemented separated waste bins for plastic and general waste, and more trees have been planted on the schoolyard, including tree mirrors to enhance biodiversity. 

During the exchange week with the ecoteams, the main goal was to share ideas on how to create a more sustainable school. Learning from each other’s perspective allows students to exchange valuable insights that can help both schools. By working together, students explore more ways to make their school eco-friendly.

Although we’ve already took important steps, our journey towards sustainability is far from over. That’s why we are continuously looking for new initiatives within our three key areas to make our school more sustainable. In the future we’d like to add even more greenery on the schoolyard, introduce paper bins in all the classrooms and place a green waste bin for the organic waste, especially in the cafeteria. With these exciting plans we hope to make our school even more environmentally friendly!