Green St.Edmund's

Our Sustainability Commitment

At St Edmund’s School, we believe in creating a greener future for our pupils, staff, and community. We are actively working to reduce our environmental impact through practical, measurable initiatives.

What We’re Doing

1. Solar Energy
   We have installed solar panels on the dining hall roof to generate clean, renewable energy.
2. Recycling & Waste Reduction
   A comprehensive recycling system is in place, with pupils helping to empty and sort bins—building responsibility and eco-awareness. We keep food waste to a minimum – our kitchen weighs waste and then document this onto a programme called "Food Cool Pro" , which is shared with pupils on a big TV screen in the dining room for all to be aware and mindful of waste.
3. Energy Efficiency
   We are replacing old lighting with LED fixtures across the site to cut energy use and improve efficiency.
4. Eco-Friendly Cleaning
   Our cleaning products are being switched to biodegradable, non-toxic alternatives for a healthier environment.
5. Sustainable Transport
   We are introducing electric vehicles for school operations and exploring ways to reduce emissions from travel.

We send out 14 school mini-buses each day with a seat capacity of around 210 passenger seats.

This saves a potential 292 car trips a day (210 - 14 = 196 trips in the morning and 296 trips in the evening).

Looking Ahead

We will continue to review and expand these initiatives, aiming to make St Edmund’s a leader in sustainability and environmental stewardship.