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ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIETY
Tell us a little bit about your society? We meet every week to discuss environmental issues and their impact, focusing on raising awareness and on global concerns. All profits from our fundraisers go to global and local environmental charities of our choice.
Why do you think we don’t strike at this school? We are not allowed to... But by influencing people to come to Environmental Society, we will hopefully inspire people to feel passionately about the environment and to go to the strikes in the future, to get a real involvement on a more personal level.
Have you seen visual change in the way things are done at this school since you started this society? We feel there is much more of an acceptance towards caring about environmental issues around the globe, no matter how small they are. The committee runs more frequently now, so we feel it is more accessible to everyone around the school, being student-led. We are even creating a Wellington-branded water bottle (Swellingtons) to promote the Environmental Society – and of course to help the environment, as the water bottles are reusable.
Do students seem to be more caring for the environment since you started this society? Yes, they definitely are. More students are getting involved in the newsletter, fundraising and Instagram. Our Instagram page is hugely influential in raising awareness.
How has running this society challenged some of your own reconceptions on the climate crisis? We have really learnt that social media platforms are very biased and don’t always give accurate information. Our top tip is: don’t just accept the views which the article portrays…. always question them!
What advice would you give to someone feeling very anxious and overwhelmed by the climate crisis? We all feel anxious about the climate crisis. You just have to remind yourself that as an individual, there is only a certain amount you can do. People of our age are the future and can influence active change.
Who have you had as a guest in your Environmental society who was able to give their perspective on striving towards a better future? We were visited by the founder of CROW (Crowthorne Reduce Our Waste), who is a member of the Wellington community. She showed us how action on a local scale can make a difference – so many nearby shops and independent businesses are making a change.
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