No matter where you live, you can take action for polar bears.
Carbon emissions are quickening climate change, melting the Arctic sea ice that polar bears require and that all of us need for a stable planet. But because those emissions come from every corner of the globe, the good news is that no matter where you live, you can have an impact on climate action — and that includes at your local school.
Whether you’re a student yourself or just invested in the schools in your community, you can help encourage schools to take climate action.
If you’re a student, here’s a tip to get started: Learn more about school policies on student activism and make your voices heard. Share information, a petition, or flyers with more information in your school, AND create a presentation on your experiences.
If you’re not a student, try talking directly to the administrators at your community’s schools or bring up climate action at a school board meeting.
Either way, there are many ways schools can become more climate-friendly. Check out the examples below!
Make your school idle-free OR influence a transition to electric bus fleets at school.
Find out what type of energy your school uses for heating and cooling. If it is based on fossil fuels, challenge your school to use less energy. Also, work with school administrators to research renewable energy options like a Power Purchase Agreement or Renewable Energy Certificates.
See if your school can become LEED-certified.
Make sure your school only has EnergyStar appliances that use less energy.
Encourage your school to adopt a composting program.
Encourage your school to adopt a 50% plant-based cafeteria that both helps the planet and provides nutritious food options.
Make sure all paper and wood products your school uses are certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). It’s easy, just look for this logo:
