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23/09/2003
Environmental awareness at colleges given green light
Green action plans for schools, colleges and universities will encourage them to care for the environment, Education Secretary Charles Clarke said today.
They make up more than 5% of all buildings in the UK, he said, so it is vital that they use their resources in efficient and responsible way.
"We also have a duty to help young people develop the knowledge, values and skills to become responsible citizens in their communities. They should be aware of wider global environmental and developmental issues," he said.
Last week the government launched its plan to increase the number of children walking, cycling or travelling by bus to school. Today's announcement sets out aims to: increase recycling; improve curriculum resources for schools in sustainable development issues; and make new school buildings more environmentally-friendly.
The sustainable development action plan applies to the Department for Education and Skills as well as schools, colleges and universities.
"Gone are the days when we could ignore this," said Mr Clarke. "It is no longer a side issue - caring about our environment is important for us all."
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They make up more than 5% of all buildings in the UK, he said, so it is vital that they use their resources in efficient and responsible way.
"We also have a duty to help young people develop the knowledge, values and skills to become responsible citizens in their communities. They should be aware of wider global environmental and developmental issues," he said.
Last week the government launched its plan to increase the number of children walking, cycling or travelling by bus to school. Today's announcement sets out aims to: increase recycling; improve curriculum resources for schools in sustainable development issues; and make new school buildings more environmentally-friendly.
The sustainable development action plan applies to the Department for Education and Skills as well as schools, colleges and universities.
"Gone are the days when we could ignore this," said Mr Clarke. "It is no longer a side issue - caring about our environment is important for us all."
(gmcg)
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