We are trying to reduce plastic waste at ISB and parents need to be a part of the solution. While there are many areas of focus, the main focus of this article is on the use of single-use throw away cups used at the Grind for smoothies and other drinks.
While we informed the whole school about it we have only been actively campaigning in the MS. Students have made signs, spoke at the assembly, gathered over 200 pledges, and promoted the use of the green cup. It seems the campaign is working as today over 100 MS students choose the Green Cup and only 44 did not change.
We have not campaigned strongly in the HS or with teachers, staff and parents… and the stats are UGLY!! Hopefully, it is because people didn’t know; not that they didn’t care (let’s hope).
Next week we will focus more on the areas in red and get them on board. We are asking you to choose between more POLLUTION, or a better SOLUTION! I think we can all do a better job than this.
| How wasteful
are we? |
Used Green Cup | Used Throw Away Cup | Difference |
| High School | 21 | 135 | – 114 |
| Middle School | 101 | 44 | + 57 |
| Teachers and Staff | 15 | 21 | – 6 |
| Parents and guest | 2 | 49 | – 47 |
Remember:
- If you don’t ask for the Green Cup you will automatically get a throw away cup.
- Green cups should not leave the cafeteria (because most people will not return them, causing a bigger problem).
- There is a 2 baht charge for plastic bags as well.
UNLESS…
Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not!
-THE LORAX-
Kerry Dyke
U11/13/15 Athletics Coordinator & ISB Environmental Coordinator
International School Bangkok