Step 3: Form an Eco-Committee

The action plan focused on several aspects of the waste issue: paper waste, food waste and plastic bottles were the target of specific actions. A sorting centre decorated by the children with playful logos was created. Concerning food waste, several measures have been developed: individually packed food products have been stopped and composting has been set up. In addition, a zero waste week was organised, during which the cook created menus based on food «scraps» (peelings, tops…). The recipes were shared in the nursery’s newsletter.

Step 5: Links to the curriculum

The Eco-Schools project was integrated into the curriculum in several ways. The educational teams have systematically worked on their «theme of the month» in relation to the project. For example, the children learned how recycled paper is made, created flower pots with recycled objects and went on a trip to the waste disposal centre. In order to discover the different materials, they played with recycled material. The food waste pathway was also discussed, through the study of a life cycle diagram of waste and a visit to the kitchen and the rubbish bin.

Step 7: Create an Eco-Code

The Eco-Code of the nursery was created by a mother of a pupil, member of the Eco-Committee. It takes the form of a colouring in of little superheroes doing the sorting. The children were able to colour in the Eco-Code, which is displayed in the building. This allowed them to make the Eco-Code their own in a fun and personal way.