Step 2: Carry out a Sustainable Development Audit

In order to involve the students as much as possible from the beginning of the project, the teaching team created questionnaires adapted to the different school levels. These questionnaires were validated by the student members of the Eco-Committee. The Audit highlighted the students’ understanding and perception of the subject of waste and pointed out the areas for improvement: few sorting bins, unfamiliar waste pictograms and improper use of paper.

Step 3: Create an Action Plan

Initially, the school community focused on improving the recycling of waste and minimising the use of paper at school in the Action Plan. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Action Plan had to be amended. During the lockdown period, the students took up the challenge of creating a forest of trees made from waste materials at home. This action allowed them to realise that waste can be reused in many ways and created a real common dynamic among the school community despite the social distance. On the occasion of World Recycling Day, a collection of books and clothes was also organised.

Step 7: Create an Eco-Code

To symbolise the school’s commitment, the Eco-Committee produced a video clip. The students chose the music and wrote the lyrics of the song during their writing workshops. The song was then rehearsed and performed by all the students in the school and recorded by a teacher. The recording was finally combined with photos and videos taken throughout the project.