Environmental Charter School’s Post

We're beyond excited to announce that our No Stuff campaign has been nominated for the Changemakers: Sustainability award in the 2024 Skift IDEA Awards 🥳 Find out why we're saying no to "more stuff" 👇 We discovered that the branded merchandise that we gave away produces almost 6.5m car-driven miles worth of emissions every year. As a travel company with a goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, we knew we had to make a change. In December 2023, we announced that we were no longer purchasing branded merchandise to use as gifts. Instead, we’ll give donations on your behalf to projects that invest in all of our futures, including: 🌿 GreenWave’s Kelp Climate Fund: Every donation will plant 40lbs of kelp which captures and stores carbon. 🌿 Rainforest Rescue's Daintree Project: Every donation will protect 1 square metre of the world’s oldest rainforest. The best part? By December 2024, we’ll have removed a further 1.5m car-driven miles in carbon emissions purely through donations. Isn’t it amazing what a little less stuff can do?

I would not use Insight for any travel. Over promise and well and truly under deliver. We recently travelled to Italy spending around NZD40k and one hotel room was so small we had to put our suitcases on the balcony. While there was an attempt to change rooms on three occasions most occasions ended spending one night in sub standard accommodation. Health and safety was an issue, a similar experience to White Islands eruption in NZ. Meals drew a mixed approach with fighting to get food at buffet breakfasts and extremely substandard food at a number of hotels and restaurants. Their response to these complaints were insulting and finally had some response in late December. One Insight person went the extra mile on one occasion. Insight why not deliver on your promises, why not pay greater attention to quality control ( better auditing of hotels and restaurants) you need to improve your health and safety processes and procedures and strive for improved customer relations - we are your customers and pay your salaries.

TTC's Chief Sustainability Officer Shannon Guihan spoke to us about the importance of TTC Tour Brands, including Insight Vacations, announcing we'll no longer purchase branded merchandise to use as gifts. We've discovered that the branded merchandise that we give away produces almost 6.5m car-driven miles worth of emissions every year. As a travel company with a goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, we knew we had to make a change. We're saying no to "more stuff". Instead, we’ll start giving donations on your behalf to projects that invest in all of our futures, including: 🌿 GreenWave’s Kelp Climate Fund: Every donation will plant 40lbs of kelp which captures and stores carbon. 🌿 Rainforest Rescue’s Daintree Project: Every donation will protect 1 square metre of the world’s oldest rainforest. The best part is that by December 2024, we’ll have removed a further 1.5m car-driven miles in carbon emissions purely through donations. Isn’t it amazing what a little less stuff can do?

Grade 9 students opted for sustainable clothing as a part of Products for our Planet-BA showcase due to their awareness of the prevalent overconsumption of fabric and the resultant waste, a phenomenon they encountered regularly as students. Initially complicit in this cycle before realising its environmental impact, they embarked on a journey to address the issue. Their approach began with a small-scale clothing drive aimed at salvaging garments destined for landfills. Sorting through the donations, they found many items only partially damaged, prompting them to repurpose the fabric into new, high-quality products as a means of reducing waste. Looking ahead to their tenth-grade year, Sahana and Pragyaa plan to launch their products for sale, with proceeds earmarked for charities dedicated to environmental conservation. They aim to reinvest profits into expanding their line of sustainable offerings, driven by a genuine desire to make a tangible difference in the world. #ChangeMakers #ConnectingTheDots #MakingADifference #TheInventureWayOfLearning #TheInventureAdvantage #NewWorld #NewLearning #CarpeDiem

Interesting research by Beyond Green. Would be good to see as many Scottish SME's contributing to get an insight of what we and others can do to support them towards Net Zero. #Scotland #netzero #zerowaste #circulareconomy #construction

The biggest disruption that we & businesses face now is sustainability mainly due to a lack of knowledge, expertise & experience to tackle environmental issues. Without ‘green washing’ the NSBRC’s Festival of Sustainability on Friday 17th & Saturday 18th May offers genuine inspirational advice from experts on how we can improve both the energy efficiency & comfort levels of our properties, literally from the ground up. Featuring a Nature Zone that shines a light on charities & non-profit organisations who aim to improve our natural environment. We need to leave the planet in better shape than we found it. That challenge extends to every aspect of our life now.

🍎🌎💚 Exciting News from Peterson Farms Treats! 💚🌎🍎 We are thrilled to announce our partnership with TerraCycle to launch a groundbreaking initiative for recycling our Peterson Farms Treats applesauce pouches, which will be available in the coming months. This sustainable solution marks a significant step forward in our commitment to environmental stewardship. Together, Peterson Farms Treats and TerraCycle are dedicated to making recycling more accessible and empowering communities to participate in eco-friendly practices. Our collaboration is designed to make a tangible impact on reducing waste and fostering a culture of sustainability. Why is this important? Because every action counts towards creating a greener future. By joining hands in this initiative, we're not just recycling pouches; we're nurturing a healthier planet for future generations. Get started and join the recycling program today: https://bit.ly/49EhUQ2 Let's embrace this opportunity to protect our planet and ensure a greener future for all. 🍎🌎💚

🌍 Taking Action for a Greener Tomorrow 🌱 ♻️Today , we are having a Donation Drive to promote Recycling—a small yet impactful step towards a sustainable future. ♻️Our goal is to reduce waste, repurpose materials, and inspire our community to rethink resource use. ♻️By donating reusable items, we give them a second life, significantly reducing our environmental impact. ♻️A big thank you to everyone who has already participated and supported this cause. 🙏Your contributions make a difference!Let’s keep the momentum going and continue to innovate, educate, and lead by example in protecting our planet. #saveplanet #weareprithvi #Sustainability #Recycling #GreenBuilding #CivilEngineering #sustainablelifestyle #SustainableDevelopment #Innovation #Leadership #OperationalExcellence

Formal education programmes can play an important role in de-mystifying the principles of a Circular Economy and helping to "join the dots" with the challenges of over-consumption, resource management and the wider climate crisis. We hope that Ostrero's pilot programme goes well and that more schools can get involved with them in the future. #circulareconomy #scotland #reuse #repair

Where kindness starts 💌 Thompson Packaging Ltd have been helping us to spread the Little Lifts love from the very beginning. Here's how ⬇️ Thompson Packaging kindly donate a portion of our Boxes, offer us a charity discount, and assist us with our ambitious (and sometimes wacky) ideas! Just wait for what next month has in store 🤫 Our gift Boxes are integral to what we do, so it's important that they reflect Little Lifts' values. That's why our all Boxes are kind to the planet 🌎 📦 On average, the board is made from 70% recycled materials. 🌲 All board is FSC approved, supporting responsible forestry. ♻️ All paper waste is sent on to recycling centres, making our Boxes part of the circular economy. 🎨 Our Boxes use water-based inks so that solids can be separated from the water before disposal. Where possible, the ink supplier uses natural pigments. ☀️ Solar panels are installed at the Thompson Packaging site and their team drive hybrid vehicles. 'All of this has contributed to us receiving the gold standard in the Carbon Charter for 2024, something we are very proud of.' - Alice, Thompson Packaging Over the past 6 years, this family run business has helped us to gift over 18,000 Boxes to support people affected by breast cancer. For that, we cannot thank you all enough 🥰 Click to read more: https://bit.ly/3W3msw3 #BreastCancer #CorporateSocialResponsibility #NorfolkBusiness #MakingADifference