TOWARDS A MORE SUSTAINABLE FUTURE Cindy Adair Assistant Principal, Extra-Curricular Activties and Sports Bangkok Patana School
If there has been one positive from the mess that is the global COVID-19 pandemic, it’s been the slight reprieve Mother Nature has enjoyed. Here in Thailand we’ve witnessed the regeneration of our oceans, a much needed rest for our island eco systems and overall better air quality. The pandemic opened up some time for us THE FOBISIAN: February 2022, Term 2, Issue 38
to examine our approach to environmental stewardship and work together to pen a stand-alone sustainability policy. For several years now Bangkok Patana School has had a vibrant Student Environmental Committee and underpinned by the Eco Schools programme, they have begun a range of small projects to improve our waste management, biodiversity and energy consumption around campus. They have successfully raised awareness in our community, especially via their highly successful annual “Waste Less Weeks” which feature: Less Meat Monday - Promoting more plant based diets Transport Tuesday - Promoting the use of public transport, ride sharing and walking/cycling to school Water Bottle Wednesday - Promoting the use of reusable water bottles and keep cups as opposed to single use plastic Turn if off Thursday - Promoting responsible use of electricity and energy sources Finish It Friday -Promoting the reduction in food waste in our canteens and snack bars 43
