Schools' Global Footprint
How much waste is the school producing and how is it disposed of?
Survey the amount of waste produced by the school and establish the proportion to be recycled, composted, incinerated or sent to landfill.
How much energy does the school consume?
The amount of electricity, gas and heating oil used can be found by looking bills and meters.
How much water is your school using?
Find out by taking water meter readings.
How big is the school’s transport Footprint?
Find out the distances staff and pupils travel between home and school and on school trips and how they travel (walk, bicycle, bus, rail, car, taxi).
How much food does the school consume?
Survey the type and quantity of food consumed in the school in a typical week, whether it is bought from a supermarket or local shop and if it is organic or not. The distance travelled by the food has an impact on its Footprint and food grown organically does not use as many resources (ie chemicals and fertilisers) as that grown conventionally.
How much material has the school used to construct its building?
Work out the average floor area of the school per pupil using plans of the school.