streamlining – Page 2 – Using Less Stuff

Standby v switch off: does it really make a difference Discuss some aspects of energy-efficiency and energy wastage with students, and demonstrate how simple behavioural changes can have an impact on an individual’s energy consumption. The focus is particularly on the usage of devices such as TVs, and the impact Read more…

By The Using Less Stuff Team, 9 years19/04/2016 ago

PREMIUM - Downloads

“My Bit” Commitment Form

"My Bit" Commitment Form Please remember that this form can be completed and stored without being printed. Many documents are available to download in different formats - simply click on the relevant icon to the right (or below on mobile devices) to download the relevant format. Simply click on the Read more…

By The Using Less Stuff Team, 9 years19/04/2016 ago

PREMIUM - Downloads

Presentation for Governors

Presentation for Governors Please remember that in most cases you do not need to print these documents. Many documents are available to download in different formats - simply click on the relevant icon to the right (or below on mobile devices) to download the relevant format. Simply click on either Read more…

By The Using Less Stuff Team, 9 years19/04/2016 ago

PREMIUM - Lesson

PC Lesson Plan

How much energy does my PC use? Discuss energy-efficiency and energy wastage with students, and demonstrate how it relates to them as individuals on a daily basis as they use PCs at school and home. LESSON OBJECTIVES Understand how to measure the electricity used by an electrical item See Read more…

By The Using Less Stuff Team, 9 years19/04/2016 ago

PREMIUM - Downloads

Using Less Stuff Team Meeting

ULS Team Meeting Term One Please remember that it is usually not necessary to print these documents. Many documents are available to download in different formats - simply click on the relevant icon to the right (or below on mobile devices) to download the relevant format. Simply click on either Read more…

By The Using Less Stuff Team, 9 years19/04/2016 ago

PREMIUM - Downloads

Department Head Commitment Form

Department Head Commitment Form Please remember that this document can be completed and stored without printing it. Many documents are available to download in different formats - simply click on the relevant icon to the right (or below on mobile devices) to download the relevant format. Simply click on the Read more…

By The Using Less Stuff Team, 9 years19/04/2016 ago

PREMIUM - Lesson

Cup of Tea Lesson Plan

How much does it cost to make a cup of tea? Discuss energy-efficiency and energy wastage with students, and demonstrate how simple behavioural changes can have an impact on an individual’s energy consumption. LESSON OBJECTIVES Understand how to measure the electricity used by an electrical item Calculate the cost of Read more…

By The Using Less Stuff Team, 9 years19/04/2016 ago

PREMIUM - Getting Started

The 3 R’s – Reduce. Reuse. Recycle

Reduce - Reuse - Recycle info sheet for children Reduce: Reduce means to use less stuff in the first place! If we all make less rubbish, there will be less of a problem to deal with! This is the best way to deal with our waste. Reducing the amount of Read more…

By The Using Less Stuff Team, 9 years17/04/2016 ago

PREMIUM - Getting Started

Communications from Head

Once the senior management team have agreed that Using Less Stuff would be a great initiative for the whole school to get behind, the idea must be communicated to everyone associated with the school.. Information will need to go to: Governors Heads of departments Teachers Pupils Support staff Parents Everyone Read more…

By The Using Less Stuff Team, 9 years17/04/2016 ago

ULS Methods - Energy

Using Less Stuff (Energy 3)

Using Less Methods: Energy 3 Once the first two energy programs are running efficiently in the school, the final phase of Using Less energy can be put into action. Replace lights around the school with low energy lights (it’s less expensive to do this when the bulbs currently in use Read more…

By The Using Less Stuff Team, 9 years17/04/2016 ago

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