Category: Schools

  • Plastic-free lunchbox swaps – how to be green on the go

    Lunchtime can be a tricky one for single-use disposable plastics. It’s all too easy to grab individually packaged treats wrapped in layers of plastic over more sustainable options. We know that cost and convenience are paramount when packing a lunchbox and neither of those should be sacrificed for a more sustainable snack. Here are our…

  • Successful First Youth Eco Conference!

    Our First Youth Eco Conference saw over 100 pupils from across Hampshire gather to discuss key environmental issues. In October, we launched our first eco conference for schools from across Hampshire in conjunction with the Hampshire Youth Parliament. The well-attended event, held at Winchester College, saw secondary pupils learn, reflect and discuss key environmental issues…

  • My Internship Experience with the Final Straw Foundation!

    By Hannah Cooper I have always had an interest in nature and our environment. I went from eco team and gardening club in primary school, to biology student in college, to enrolling for a degree in environmental science through the Open University- with any free time in-between spent exploring in the woods or along our…