Schools Across the UK Becoming More Eco-Friendly

Posted under Blog by Ruth

Since the recent launch of the 10:10 campaign, many schools and universities have signed up to reduce their emissions by at least 10% by 2010.

One school, Thomas Alleyne’s High School it Uttoxeter, has become a case study to be used on the Carbon Trust website due to the many ways in which it has reduced the energy it uses.

The school started implementing measures long before the 10:10 campaign was launched, and first contacted the Carbon Trust back in 2007 to apply for a free carbon survey. The survey provided the school with information on how much energy they used, and specific measures for improvement.

At present the school has so far taken action on 60% of the recommendations, and is still working towards further improvements.

Changes include installing a cover over the swimming pool, and using monitoring software to help take regular meter readings and track consumption.

New energy-saving controls now mean that the school’s computers can be switched onto standby using just a remote control. The school is also in the process of replacing all windows with double glazing.

Overall, these changes are going to save the school multiple thousands of pounds each and every year.

Many other schools, universities, business and individuals are following suit by pledging to reduce their emissions by 10% by 2010. This can include double glazing, insulation, energy-saving bulbs, eating less meat, driving less and more.