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It's simple. Each school that attends one of our events gets an opportunity to influence the contents of this 'charter'. It's essentially a list or 'agenda' that all schools plan to follow once they return from the summit. Following is the list of charter elements that all participating school must do, as of the last summit. Each school can upload their progress through their own 'greenspace' page.
Requires all schools in East Worthing and Adur to sign up to the Eco-Schools programme as soon as possible.
Created in March, 2009 at the 'EYE Summit', to be completed by January, 2010.
Encourages all schools to participate in the creation of a local “Eco-Forum” through which best practice and creative thinking can be shared.
Created in March, 2009 at the 'EYE Summit', to be completed by January, 2010.
Requires all schools in East Worthing and Adur to investigate how to reduce waste generated through catering – for example, developing initiatives to reduce food packaging.
Created in March, 2009 at the 'EYE Summit', to be completed by January, 2010.
Requires all schools in East Worthing and Adur to ensure that there are effective mechanisms in place to allow for the collection and recycling of papers, cans and plastics by the end of this academic year.
Created in March, 2009 at the 'EYE Summit', to be completed by January, 2010.
Encourages liaison between schools and the local community and local businesses to ensure a joined-up approach to environmental issues.
Created in March, 2009 at the 'EYE Summit', to be completed by January, 2010.
Considers that lost property in schools should be kept for no longer than 3 months before being given to charity if remaining uncollected.
Created in March, 2009 at the 'EYE Summit', to be completed by January, 2010.
Persuaded that schools should ensure that second-hand, good quality school uniform is available at cheaper rates to allow for greater re-use of items.
Created in March, 2009 at the 'EYE Summit', to be completed by January, 2010.
Encourages schools to consider how recycled and recycled materials can be integrated into school equipment – for example, school uniform.
Created in March, 2009 at the 'EYE Summit', to be completed by January, 2010.
Encourages schools to promote Fairtrade products in schools where possible.
Created in March, 2009 at the 'EYE Summit', to be completed by January, 2010.
Calls upon schools to use recycled stationery and equipment.
Created in March, 2009 at the 'EYE Summit', to be completed by January, 2010.
Believes schools should attempt to incorporate more “soft working” in the classroom: encouraging the use of soft copies for draft; promoting greater use of memory sticks; and, investigating the scope of using email for homework projects.
Created in March, 2009 at the 'EYE Summit', to be completed by January, 2010.
Encourages schools to make use of The Alchemist Scrap Store for materials.
Created in March, 2009 at the 'EYE Summit', to be completed by January, 2010.
Requires schools and pupils to switch on computers only when necessary for use.
Created in March, 2009 at the 'EYE Summit', to be completed by January, 2010.
Encourages schools to investigate and research the use of solar panelling for heating.
Created in March, 2009 at the 'EYE Summit', to be completed by January, 2010.
Considers that schools should turn down heating thermostats by a minimum of 1 degree Celsius and develop better systems for monitoring the use of energy within schools.
Created in March, 2009 at the 'EYE Summit', to be completed by January, 2010.
Considers that unnecessary usage of energy in schools should be documented and reported – for example, where lights are left on unnecessarily.
Created in March, 2009 at the 'EYE Summit', to be completed by January, 2010.
Requires schools to ensure that any new lightbulbs installed are energy efficient.
Created in March, 2009 at the 'EYE Summit', to be completed by January, 2010.
Encourages schools to consider the use of motion sensor lighting systems to ensure that lights are automatically switched off when not required.
Created in March, 2009 at the 'EYE Summit', to be completed by January, 2010.
Encourages more pupils and teachers to walk or use public transport for their journey to school.
Created in March, 2009 at the 'EYE Summit', to be completed by January, 2010.
Encourages the provision of cycling proficiency tests, bike sheds and wider cycle paths in an effort to persuade more pupils and teachers to cycle to school.
Created in March, 2009 at the 'EYE Summit', to be completed by January, 2010.
Believes that the development of an Integrated Transport System will support the environmental objectives of schools in East Worthing and Adur.
Created in March, 2009 at the 'EYE Summit', to be completed by January, 2010.
Believes there should be improvements to information and education on conservation issues.
Created in March, 2009 at the 'EYE Summit', to be completed by January, 2010.
Considers that the creation of more animal crossings will help to support the local wildlife population.
Created in March, 2009 at the 'EYE Summit', to be completed by January, 2010.
Requires all schools to develop a conservation area to which pupils can contribute.
Created in March, 2009 at the 'EYE Summit', to be completed by January, 2010.
Believes more input from younger members of the community would be beneficial to local transportation and road improvement plans.
Created in March, 2009 at the 'EYE Summit', to be completed by January, 2010.
Considers that anybody caught dropping chewing gum should be made to pick it up themselves.
Created in March, 2009 at the 'EYE Summit', to be completed by January, 2010.