Ecoschools - Our Lady's High School, Motherwell, Scotland

Seven Steps to the Green Flag (information from Eco Schools Scotland website)
Step 1	Commitee	Set up commitee membership Key commitee responsibilities Record and communicate committee decisions
Step 2	Review	Audit of current school environmental situation Audit should cover the following areas Use information in the Eco School Handbook Review annually
Step 2	Review	Litter Waste minimisation School grounds Biodiversity Energy Water Transport Health & well-being
Step 3	Action Plan	Series of targetted improvements Agreed environmental objectives (must include litter) Timescales Responsibilities Monitor financial costs
Step 4	Monitor	Measure progress against set targets Make changes if necessary Maintain interest - regular reports to school community Curricular links
Step 5	Curriculum links	Integrate Eco School work into curriculum e.g. environmental education / sustainable development Covers all departments and year groups
Step 6	Involve community	Eco Schools notice board Activities advertised in wider community Involve local businesses and environmental organisations School website
Step 7	Eco Code	Whole school involvement Code drawn up from suggestions made Display code on noticeboards and website Reviewed annually