We had a fabulous week doing our Global Schools Programme. This year’s programme, which focused on greenwashing, had the TY’s learn about and explore the Sustainable Development Goals, the impact our actions have at both a local and global level and how to take action on these issues. The TY’s did amazingly well when they delivered their workshops not only to primary school students across Waterford but also to other visiting students.
🌱 Greenwashing – or how to sell you a paper straw and make you believe you're saving the planet! 🌍
💬 What is greenwashing?
Greenwashing, or “eco-fraud,” is the art of making consumers believe companies are environmentally friendly, without taking real action. It’s a marketing ploy where companies act as caring protectors of the Earth while actually contributing to environmental degradation. Basically, the idea is that companies pretend to be greener than they really are, taking advantage of the eco-trend to maximize profits.
Every year we are stunned by the hard work, engagement, and ideas developed by the Transition Year students from around Waterford City. Huge thanks to the students and teachers from this year’s programme: Our Lady of Mercy Secondary School, St. Angela's Ursuline Secondary School, Presentation Secondary School, De La Salle College, Newtown School, Abbey Community College and Mount Sion CBS.
This programme is supported by Irish Aid’s WorldWise Global Schools.
The Global Schools Programme has been running for over 20 years providing peer teaching and learning training to Transition Year students from around Waterford and the programme focuses on promoting Global Citizenship Education.
