UNESCO Trash Hack Campaign

Vienna International School

As a certified Eco-School, Vienna International School (VIS) is committed to its pledge to raise environmental awareness and initiate change. By integrating school programmes with worldwide eco-initiatives, the VIS community is actively helping to combat the climate crisis, one step at a time. As part of its action and philanthropy programme, the School has joined the UNESCO “Trash Hack Campaign” in line with its sustainable development education.

In collaboration with Eco-Schools and the Foundation for Environmental Education, VIS has joined the UNESCO Trash Hack Campaign which aims to change the way we think about waste and encourages us to take action.

‘‘We believe that small activities can lead to big changes, and this is an opportunity for our community to demonstrate commitment towards Education for Sustainable Development. Small Trash Hacks can include recycling, avoiding buying plastic single-use items, such as straws, cups or bags, and any other activities that help the restoration of our planet. At VIS, we encourage our students to take action, inspire hope, and offer solutions’’ explains Marti Hendrichs, the VIS Eco-School Coordinator.

As the first Austrian international Eco School, VIS has earned certifications from eco groups such as the Austrian “Umweltzeichen”, the official Global Schools and Eco-School Programme.

“If we really want to save the planet, we need to step outside our comfort zones and examine our own roles. We have long ignored these problems and need to hold ourselves accountable. Our students need the tools and skills to protect the planet, and we are the ones who have to teach them.”

Recently, Mrs. Hendrichs was awarded the title of ‘Global Schools Advocate’, underlining the school’s dedication to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations.

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