'A footprint means pressing down and global means world, so 'global footprint' means pressing down on the world and we don't want to press too hard' (child's definition of a Global Footprint)

Repair

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Before you go to throw something away think ... can I repair it?

 

  • Repair electrical goods rataher than throw them away

  • Repair clothes to increase their life

  • Repair toys

  • Repair furniture

And remember, as always repairing items saves energy, saves money , saves landfill space and valuable raw material

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In ONE YEAR there would be enough waste to fill dustbins stretching from the Earth to the Moon


what is Global Learning? what is sustainability? what about child rights? what about climate change?

did you know!

Motor oil never wears out, it just gets dirty. Oil can be recycled, re-refined and used again ... and again ...and again ... and again ...

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