Eight primary and secondary schools have signed on to a new pilot programme to become more eco-friendly, such as by reducing their water consumption and utility costs, or by cutting down on waste by engaging in recycling or reusing projects.
The internationally-recognised Eco-Schools Programme was launched yesterday by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Singapore, and will focus on active citizenship and environmental sustainability as an important part of school life.
Through a seven-step framework, schools can enhance their curriculum and activities for environmental education. They will have six environmental themes to choose from, such as Water, Waste and Litter and Energy.
Under the framework, schools have to set up an Eco-Schools Committee consisting mainly of students, with teachers and adult members as advisers. The committee will have to get the school and the local community involved in Eco-Schools activities.
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