At the beginning of summer 2019, a special environmental group consisting of a group of young people was set up. The group drew up an environmental charter, from which the environmental policy for the Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur Summer Job Scheme was then written. The environmental charter was upheld throughout the summer. It focuses on emphasising education about environmental protection, material recycling, energy conservation, the composting of organic waste, and setting an example in environmental protection. The Work School's environmental policy is to be a role model in environmental matters, to make all its staff think about environmental issues, to create a positive discussion about them, and to introduce its employees to the Green Flag programme and its importance.<\/p>\n Various measures were taken to achieve the goal of using no single-use packaging. Each member of staff used their own labelled coffee cup instead of using disposable paper or plastic cups. Pupils were encouraged to bring reusable lunch boxes instead of plastic bags, and to use water bottles instead of cartons or plastic bottles. As a result, rubbish from lunch time was significantly reduced. Any rubbish that was created was then always sorted into the appropriate bins. In 2019, the environmental group was responsible for educating students about environmental issues on a peer-to-peer basis. By the start of the summer, many members of the group were well-versed in environmental matters and excelled in their educational role throughout the summer. The group not only educated students, but also provided training for the town council and council staff, receiving praise for its important work. This year, peer education will continue, and a special green ambassador will deliver environmental education to the students of the Work Club.<\/p>\n As the Green Flag is only awarded for one year at a time, new sustainability targets are being worked on this summer to ensure Vinnusk\u00f3li Hafnarfjar\u00f0ar remains a leading school in this field. This year, the school is going a step further by adding new objectives that promote its sustainability. The emphasis will not just be on avoiding single-use packaging and sorting waste, but also on composting all organic waste and encouraging staff to walk, cycle or use public transport to get to work.<\/p>\n![\"IMG_4540\"](\"https:\/\/hafnarfjordur.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/img_4540.jpg\")
At the ceremony, an original poem written by members of peer education was read aloud.<\/sup><\/p>\nOperate in accordance with the environmental agreement and environmental policy. <\/h4>\n
Various ways have been taken to fulfil the objectives.<\/h4>\n
New goals towards sustainability this summer<\/h4>\n