BSI British Standards Sets Sustainable Challenge for U.K. Schools - BSI BS 8901
March 24, 2008 // Published as a news service by IHS
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BSI British Standards is inviting schools to GetGreenGo and create events that leave people with positive memories rather than permanent scars on their surroundings.
BSI BS 8901:2007 - Specification for a sustainable event management system with guidance for use is a new standard from BSI that provides events organizers with a framework to develop a system for managing the overall environmental, social and economic impact of an event.
Potential results include saving through reduction of waste, lower energy use and reuse of equipment and infrastructure, BSI said.
GetGreenGo is a chance for schools to apply the principles of BSI BS 8901 to an existing event such as a sports day, parents' evening or school concert.
BSI said this means making small changes to the sustainable nature of the event, such as sourcing local food and drink and encouraging visitors to use public transport or carpool to travel to the event.
According to BSI, GetGreenGo can be integrated into school curricula in the U.K., with guidance and hints available for teachers to download.
"GetGreenGo is a fantastic opportunity for young people to learn how to manage a sustainable event," said Mike Low, director of BSI British Standards. "The challenge will enable them to look at the impacts of their event holistically, balancing social, economic and environmental issues," he said.
For more information, go to http://www.getgreengo.com.
Source: BSI Group.