This year, we're excited to introduce a series of 30-minute webinars designed to empower senior leadership teams and teachers across West Sussex with the tools, knowledge, and inspiration needed to lead impactful environmental initiatives in their schools. Whether you're new to environmental education or looking to deepen your school's commitment to sustainability, these webinars offer a convenient and effective way to get involved.

 

Webinar Schedule and Topics

 

19th September: Measuring Impact for Your Climate Action Plan

Learn how to create a Climate Action Plan for your school and how to measure and track the environmental progress you make. Zoom link: Measuring Impact Webinar

 

1st October: Planet Protector Challenge (primary schools only)

Discover how taking part in the Planet Protector Challenge can help your primary school protect the planet, raise money, make savings and earn rewards. Sign up to the challenge by the 4th of October to receive your printed poster and sticker pack, by emailing info@wastebuster.co.uk. Zoom link: Planet Protector Challenge Webinar

 

3^rd October: The Climate Enterprise Award 2024-25 (secondary schools only)

In the free to enter Climate Enterprise Award, you’ll learn how your students can participate, the submission process , and their chance to win a £500 grant. Additionally, you’ll discover how to arrange a free session where a Wastebuster team member can come to your school and teach the Climate Enterprise Award class. Zoom link: Climate Enterprise Award Webinar

 

8th October: Energy

Learn how to reduce your school's energy consumption, track the impact of your efforts, and run an effective energy-saving campaign during Switch Off Fortnight. Zoom link: Energy Webinar

 

6th November: Waste and Recycling

Explore ways to monitor your school's waste, track improvements in waste reduction, and increase recycling efforts. Sign up for Waste Week and discover how to earn Recycling Rewards for your school by holding textile or battery collections. Zoom link: Waste and Recycling Webinar

 

22nd January: Water

Primary schools can discover how pupils can actively participate in Water Week through engaging challenges we've designed in collaboration with Cartoon Network. Learn how to complete the Water Mission as part of the Planet Protector Challenge.

Secondary schools can find out how students can get their voices heard on critical water issues, including the opportunity to present their concerns directly to the UK Parliament.

Zoom link: Water Week 

 

20th February: Biodiversity

Discover strategies to enhance your school's biodiversity and track progress effectively. This session will also introduce the "What's under your feet?" project. Zoom link: Biodiversity Webinar

 

24th April: Travel and Transport

Learn how to promote sustainable travel campaigns at your school and track your pupils' carbon savings. Zoom link: Travel and Transport Webinar

 

How to Join

Each webinar runs from 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm on Zoom, providing a convenient opportunity to enhance your environmental education efforts without taking up too much of your time. Simply add the webinar links provided to your diary and join the session on the date.

 

These webinars are a fantastic way to get the support and guidance you need to make a positive impact on the environment through your school's initiatives. We encourage you to take advantage of these opportunities and join us on this journey towards a more sustainable future for West Sussex and beyond.