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We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to Introduce 'Sustainable Living & Environmental Awareness' lessons to our national curriculum for all pre-school, primary and secondary schools in the UK. More details
Submitted by Tracey Smith of National Downshifting Week UK – Deadline to sign up by: 17 April 2008 – Signatures: 665
A nationally supported educational structure that raises environmental and sustainable awareness, would get all of our children on the right, green track before they step into adult life.
Elements should include:- how to compost, seasonal cooking from fresh (which should never have left the curriculum), basic fruit and vegetable cultivation, what's in our hedgerows, better interaction via a revival of non-electric games, natural cleaning without chemicals, balancing your cheque book/living within your means, simple renewable energy and promotion of volunteering in our communities, amongst others.
Children are the leaders of the future and would benefit from proper 'life-lessons' offering real guidance - let's take the 'freaky out of eco' by normalising and encouraging sustainable behaviour and lifestyles.
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