What are the benefits?
Impact Cards 2023-24
NI wide Impact Card
Eco-Schools is a democratic and participatory programme that provides an excellent opportunity for students to experience active citizenship in school. It brings many benefits both to schools and the wider community.
Benefits of Eco-Schools to councils
- A ready-made scheme to assist the council to deliver their educational programme in schools;
- A reduction in the amount of litter on the streets surrounding the schools and in the district;
- Reduced traffic congestion and increased safety surrounding the schools;
- Increased awareness and use of council recycling facilities to improve district recycling rate;
- Increased use of council leisure facilities via the healthy living aspect of eco-schools; and
- A reduction in energy consumption within and the schools and pupils' homes therefore causing a reduction in pollution levels throughout the district.
