09 February 2009

Minister celebrates Eco-Schools success
Over half of schools in England have achieved Eco-School status, Environment Secretary Hilary Benn announced today.

Visiting Long Eaton Secondary School in Derbyshire Mr Benn congratulated pupils on turning their school into an environmentally friendly flagship Eco-School.

Run by Keep Britain Tidy on behalf of Defra, the Eco-Schools programme is an international award scheme that encourages children and teachers to make their school more environmentally-friendly and sustainable. By following a simple seven step process covering themes ranging from litter and waste, to health-living and biodiversity, schools work towards gaining Bronze, Silver and the highest level Green Flag.

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