UK schools are being given the chance to kickstart a brilliant green project – one that cuts waste and brings climate learning to life.
To be in with a chance of winning the nationwide Let’s Go Zero competition, students and teachers need to create a film about the sustainable work at their school, to inspire other students and the wider community to care for the environment.
Four winning schools will each choose one of three sustainability product bundles worth £1,500: materials to create a swap shop, an outdoor learning area, or a sustainability hub that makes an indoor space for learning about climate issues.
To take part, students need to don their directors’ caps and make a short film about their school’s sustainability plans. They can show the hard work they’ve already carried out to green their school, enthuse about the students who will benefit from the space, and excite judges about how the prize will bring positive change to the community.
The short video (no more than 90 seconds) should feature students and teachers, showcasing their brilliant eco efforts, why they should win the competition and which bundle would make the most difference to their school.
IKEA and Let’s Go Zero share the belief that children have a vital role in protecting the planet, and schools can play an important part in educating future generations to make sustainable, healthy choices in their lives. The IKEA X Let’s Go Zero School Competition is part of wider work to drive change across communities and help schools become more resilient to climate change. It also supports the Let’s Go Zero ambition to help all 32,000 schools in the UK reach zero carbon by 2030.
Alex Green, Head of Let’s Go Zero, said: “This project will bring inspiring ideas and spaces to life to help young people learn about our environment and develop sustainable behaviours. I’m really looking forward to seeing this year’s IKEA x Let’s Go Zero competition winners and the impact their projects will have bringing climate action into their schools.”
The IKEA x Let’s Go Zero Competition allows schools to lead by example and inspire others to be a part of the UK’s zero carbon transformation.
Applications for this fantastic prize open Monday 8 January 2024 and close on Monday 19 February 2024.
To find out more about the Let’s Go Zero campaign, to sign your school up for free sustainability advice, get help with funding, and see previous winners, visit letsgozero.org/ikea-2022-lets-go-zero-school-competition.
