Zero Waste Switzerland is encouraging an increasing number of schools to join the Zero Waste movement and adopt sustainable practices, thereby reducing their environmental footprint and creating a cleaner, healthier environment for their pupils and the wider community.
The organisation’s Zero Waste programme provides schools with valuable resources and support to help them implement effective green practices.
Our support
We offer a range of activities and services to provide you with personalised support throughout your journey.
Zero Waste Workshop
Depending on the age of the pupils, we explore the theme of Zero Waste through an interactive and tailored approach:
- For younger children: analysing the contents of a bin to identify everyday waste and discover sustainable alternatives together.
- For older children: in addition to analysing waste, we also examine the contents of school bags and toiletries bags to think about practical, responsible actions we can take in our everyday lives.
Objective: Reflection on everyday waste and discovery of sustainable alternatives.
Location: in the classroom
Duration: approximately 2 periods
Audience: pupils of all ages (adapted according to school years)
Zero Waste “Snack Week”
A week of fun, collective awareness-raising around reducing waste related to school snacks. We offer:
- an introduction to the topic,
- ready-to-use teaching materials,
- an interactive game to play in class,
- personalised support to guide you through the implementation process.
Objective: to involve pupils, teachers and families in a concrete and visible initiative.
Location: in the classroom
Duration: 1 week, adjustable according to needs.
Audience: pupils of all ages
Zero Waste School Programme
Comprehensive support over several months to initiate real, lasting change within the school. The programme includes:
- teacher training,
- tailored coaching according to your needs,
- an introductory educational brochure,
- personalised follow-up,
- and practical resources for integrating the Zero Waste approach into everyday school life.
Objective: To support and train teachers to implement Zero Waste actions within a school.
Duration: short or long format (3 to 12 months)
Audience: management, teaching staff, educational staff
Zero Waste diagnosis and coaching
An assessment of the school’s buildings and grounds to:
- promote initiatives already in place,
- establish a comprehensive inventory,
- and propose concrete courses of action to further the process.
Deliverable: assessment report with recommendations
Audience: management, local authorities, technical services
Interested?
Contact us to discuss your requirements, explore our range of services and create your own programme!