Earth Day was the 22nd April and the focus was dedicated to providing the information and inspirtation needed to try and eventually end plastic pollution.
Many of us use or come into contact with single use plastics such as bags, bottles, plates, utensils and straws. But there are also plastics in our electronics, clothes etc.
So what happens to all this plasitc? Some of it gets recycled, however much more ends up in landfills or is littered and ends up in our waterways. Our school focus every month has been plastic oceans and the effects that this has have been highlighted and can be viewed on the eco group notice board in the social area.

Here are some suggestions on how you can reduce your plastic footprint
Everytime you consider buying a disposable plastic item ask yourself, do you really need it? can you use something that you already have instead?
Properly dispose of plastics and never just throw them as litter
Pick up plastic trash whenever you see it, especially in ponds, streams, rivers and on beaches

The Eco Group

The monthly focus for March is

use a refillable water bottle instead of buying plastic

and

turn off switches when not being used

Eco group

Airdrie Academy are taking part in the Rag a Bag textile recycling scheme. This will produce regular fundraising for the school. Please bring mens, ladies or childrens clothing, belts, bags and paired shoes (tied together). All items should be put into any securely tied plastic bag and then placed in the bin in the Social Area.
The Eco Group

Eco Schools Action Plan

Rag a Bag Powerpoint

ECO powerpoint for assemblies

Our Eco group are looking at ways in which we can support a reduction in waste and being more personally efficient. The focus of their work for February is:

Use a refillable water bottle instead of plastic.

and

Take your own bags when shopping.

Our Eco group are looking at ways in which we can support a reduction in waste and being more personally efficient. The focus of their work for January is:

Use a refillable water bottle instead of plastic.