Facilities & buildings
Sustainable schools: leading the way to a greener future
At the heart of the ethos of independent schools is a sense of duty and responsibility, often termed as ‘social…
26th May 2022
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Broadening our connections to food, farming and the environment
Coming from a rural background, I have always enjoyed learning about the countryside and the role that agriculture plays in…
3rd February 2022
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Catering & hospitality
Sustainability: young people have the power, and they are holding schools to account
Environmental education and setting goals around how we can become more sustainable as a community has been a hot topic…
22nd July 2021
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News
Eco-Schools Green Flag awarded to Blackheath High School
An independent girls’ school in Greenwich has been awarded the Eco-Schools Green Flag for its commitment to environmental action in…
29th January 2021
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Features
How green is your school?
In this post-‘Blue Planet’ era, a growing number of independent schools are really striving to be more sustainable and environmentally friendly. …
24th February 2020
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Events
The March issue of IE is out!
READ THE NEW ISSUE It’s been a little while since our last issue landed on desks – before the Christmas…
18th February 2020
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Catering & hospitality
Special report: catering and the environment
The University of Cambridge was in the news in September with a report highlighting a 10.5% overall carbon emissions reduction…
11th November 2019
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News
‘We’re young, but we can make a big difference’, say pupils
This Global Recycling Day, independent schools across the UK are actively making changes–from replacing plastic bottles with alternatives to becoming…
18th March 2019
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Teaching global responsibility in school
Teaching global responsibility in school from a young age is becoming increasingly important. But global responsibility also means local responsibility…
11th March 2019
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ACS Cobham sustainability tsar: ‘Save the planet with engagement, not protest’
The sustainability coordinator for ACS Cobham International School has said teachers can encourage students to engage with issues they care…
22nd February 2019
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