Resource Management What are the benefits of sustainable resource management in Catholic Schools? Schools are major users of resources. Not only is resource management a great approach for learning and teaching but it is also an important method for reducing school operating costs. In fact, the ability for us to manage resources effectively and consciously is the biggest key action in securing a sustainable future.
Data In order to capture a snapshot of your school’s resource use and usage patterns as well as a method to monitor progress, develop systems and motivate continued improvement, the collection and interpretation of data is unquestionably valuable: •
Baseline data collection is imperative, followed by the establishment of monitoring systems, eg: School Environmental Tracking System (SETS).
• Data to be collected and monitored across areas of waste, energy, water management and school grounds development
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Reduction targets should be set, eg: through ResourceSmart AuSSI Vic. Schools should recognise value in targeting significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions as the target.
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Work through the ecological footprint to measure your school and school community’s impact.
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Undertake a Biodiversity, Energy, Water, Waste Curriculum Audit
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