Since 2006 Loreto College Crumlin has been committed to developing An Taisce’s Green Schools Programme in an effort to become more environmentally friendly and reduce our carbon footprint.  To achieve Green School status, schools have to complete four themes through seven steps. The themes are litter, energy, water and transport.

The first flag was awarded to Loreto in 2007 after the theme, Litter was successfully completed. This involved the development of recycling bins throughout the school, litter prone areas were targeted, cleaned up and monitored and composting strategies were put in place.

Loreto College Green School’s Code

Everyone must make a difference
Never throw litter on the ground
Vivo rubbish must be binned
It saves the earth and saves you pounds
Reduce, reuse and recycle
One change can mean an awful lot
Never leave the water running
Make sure your paper hits spot
Energy efficiency is the key
Never keep lights on that you don’t need
Time to act before it is too late