Cop on to COP 26
Emma Griffin profiles products and initiatives which could help your school become a leader in protecting the world for future generations
Costs based on Green Buying
Online eco-store
GreenBuying.co.uk helps schools procure British-made, environmentally-friendly supplies, products and services. Every school that sources items from the website adds to the combined buying power, helping to keep costs down on everyday items. Supplies range from high- value items (such as playground equipment made using recycled plastics and refurbished IT) to environmentally-friendly office and cleaning supplies, as well as healthy snacks and consumables. You can also use the store to source ethical insurance and telecoms, or as a way for parents and staff to lease electric vehicles or procure EV charging units. Every order automatically triggers the planting of trees to help offset the carbon used in shipping. Shipping is free for orders over £60. Schools will get a 10% discount off all products if they source the 100% renewable energy supply through the site’s energy brokerage service.
GreenBuying.co.uk ‘Our children love their new eco play tractor’ Theresa Ray, school administrator, Kinlet C of E Primary School, Kinlet, Shropshire ‘Many thanks for all your help with this fantastic Ship Playhouse. The children are loving the chance to be Viking warriors!’ Sally Whittingham, PA to the headteacher, Oakwood Primary Academy, Leeds
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Solarsense
Prices vary
With typically large expanses of unused roof space and high energy bills, schools have much to gain by installing solar panels. Battery storage and other clean energy solutions can also deliver financial savings, carbon reductions and energy independence. Solarsense provide a turnkey supply, installation and maintenance service for school solar panels, with a range of finance options, including 100% asset finance and a competitive power purchase agreement (PPA). Solarsense has installed more than 100 solar systems across the UK, helping schools reduce overheads and lower their carbon footprint. Using the online monitoring system, schools can use the real-life example of their solar panel installation to educate and motivate staff and students on important lessons on technology, science, geography, and climate change. A typical solar panel system provides free electricity for more than 25 years, achieving financial returns of more than 12% per annum and pay back installation costs within six to eight years.
solarsense.co.uk ‘It is brilliant to generate our own clean energy via our solar panels. The system has been running really well for a few years now and has cut our energy costs considerably. Involving the pupils in the official launch was a brilliant way to engage them in the important issue of climate change and as a school we are proud to be part of the transition to net zero.’ Victoria Reyes, headteacher, Northleaze Primary School, Bristol, Avon
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