{"id":1907,"date":"2019-12-30T22:06:54","date_gmt":"2019-12-30T21:06:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.welovemomes-versailles.org\/what-is-an-eco-friendly-school-2\/"},"modified":"2020-01-01T21:12:29","modified_gmt":"2020-01-01T20:12:29","slug":"what-is-an-eco-friendly-school-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.welovemomes-versailles.org\/en\/what-is-an-eco-friendly-school-2\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is An Eco-Friendly School?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Labels are emerging (AB, Ecolabel), groups are gathering (Colibri, Gretha Thunberg), together with new non-profit associations (AMAP, Oasis). Our school keeps a close eye on such news  and engages children to be environmentally friendly everyday.<\/p>\n\n<p>We see daily actions for a better life in order to serve our personal well-being or the people around us, to protect the environment, or to maintain a company sustainable. These three areas define the scope of B-Corp. And that&#8217;s what we strive to set up in our schools.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Do We Implement a B-Corp School?<\/h4>\n\n<p><strong>Environmentally Friendly&#13;\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>From the start, we chose an expert in sustainable, recycled, chemical-free and local materials : Odile DU FOU. The roof renovation and the walls insulation foster a low-energy school.<\/li><li>Food comes from two organic and local providers.<\/li><li>Uniforms are made of organic cotton.<\/li><li>We recycle all waste with the use of colored bins to help children identify each type of elements.<\/li><li>On our 1350 sqm ground, we offer a pedagogical famr and a sustainable garden.<\/li><\/ul>\n<p><strong>Socially Friendly<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Three days of trainings per year are mandatory to all our team members.<\/li><li>Their revenue is decent and increases every year.<\/li><li>Decisions are made together after consulting each member.<\/li><li>Daily schedules are fair according to their transport mode.<\/li><li>We encourage intergenerational and local exchanges.<\/li><\/ul>\n<p><strong>Economically Friendly<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>For a sustainable activity, we gather various specialists in management, human resources, administration, and finance.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Entrepreneurship Network in the Yvelines<\/li><li>Montessori school directors nearby<\/li><li>The Maria Montessori Institute of France<\/li><li>Local municipalities<\/li><\/ul>\n<p>As soon as we reach profitability, usually after two to three years of activity, we will open applications for scholarships.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Actions for our Pupils<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>As in any implementation of a new habits, we go through small changes in our daily lives. Some actions may be time-consuming and less economical. But they allow us to reflect on our way of consuming and meeting our needs.<\/p>\n\n<p>These efforts require self-reflection and creativity. All what children aim for!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Labels are emerging (AB, Ecolabel), groups are gathering (Colibri, Gretha Thunberg), together with new non-profit associations (AMAP, Oasis). 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