£1.5k eco prizes up for grabs in school film competition
The Let's Go Zero campaign and IKEA have launched a competition, asking pupils and teachers create a film about their sustainable work at their school, to inspire 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, pupils need to make a short film about their school’s sustainability plans. Pupils 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 one minute 30 seconds) should feature pupils and teachers, showcasing their brilliant eco efforts, why they should win the competition and which bundle would make the most difference to their school.
Applications open Monday 8 January 2024 and close on Monday 19th February 2024.
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’s 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."
Greg Lucas, IKEA UK and Ireland Country Sustainability Manager, says: "The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for many people. Climate change threatens this, for people today and for generations to come."
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