Schools in Weiz rely on creative solutions for waste!

Schools in Weiz rely on creative solutions for waste!

Weiz, Österreich - Sustainability is very important in the Weiz region: Numerous schools recently set a strong sign of environmental protection. As part of the campaign "The 2nd Chance - Use instead of waste", students of many facilities, including elementary schools and middle schools, convert their creativity into impressive contributions. These were presented on June 27th in the European Hall Weiz, as reported.

of poster campaigns to films to songs and a fashion show - the range of creative work was impressive. The contributions urgently addressed the problem of throwing away and the associated waste of valuable resources and energy. The O Kelly Irish Dance Academy rounded off the event with an artistic performance in which costumes from used Nespresso capsules were shown.

raise awareness of sustainable practices

The event was actively supported by the ARGE human rights and climate protection in Weiz. Committed members such as Willi Heuegger and Irmgard Prassl are committed to strengthening awareness of sustainable actions and calling up the community for mindfulness.

But what can schools do in addition? The possibilities are diverse. According to KlimaCampus.org , schools should be introduced, among other things, to switch to waste separating systems, switch to energy-saving lighting and switch the meals to regional and seasonal food. A separate school garden could also contribute to promoting personal responsibility and sustainability.

The role of education in climate protection

The importance of early sensitive education cannot be assessed highly enough. As Meinungstellung.de , schools offer the perfect platform to convey an understanding of climate and environmental issues. This is not only done by teaching itself, but also by integrating the community into projects that propagate sustainable values.

whether through creative upcycling projects or the organization of workshops for environmental protection-school campaigns contribute to the fact that the students not only gain knowledge, but also develop skills and values ​​that are essential for a sustainable future.