Carbon detectives

Released 29/07/2010

Schools use grey matter to go green

UK primary and secondary schools are being invited to join a European-wide project in which 8-14 year old pupils will become ‘Carbon Detectives' on a mission to find their school's carbon waste and ways of eliminating it.

The Carbon Detectives programme, which is being operated by the BRE Group, is set to engage pupils and teachers in interactive activities that help schools to become more sustainable, while delivering Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) elements into the curriculum and sharing experiences with other schools across Europe.

"This three year programme will inspire young people to learn about how their everyday lives and the choices they make affect the global environment," said Karen Young at BRE. "When multiplied across thousands of participating schools, it will be a powerful force for carbon reduction, and for encouraging communities, local authorities and politicians to get more involved in sustainability."

For information on becoming involved, visit www.carbondetectives.org.uk.

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