School communities increasingly expect and appreciate leaders who take an active role in the reduction of single-use plastic in the school environment.
YouGov research in April last year found that 46 per cent of us feel guilty about the amount of plastic we use, while more than eight in 10 are actively trying to reduce the amount we throw away. And with good reason. Much of it cannot be recycled and ends up in landfill, floating around in our rivers and oceans for decades or more.
There are some surprisingly easy and cost-effective steps school leaders can take to dramatically cut down the consumption of single-use plastic in school. In addition to benefitting the environment, these steps can reduce school litter, cut costs and introduce a sense of achievement and efficacy for pupils.
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