Vancouver School Board

Overview

Dec. 7, 2021

VSB's Sustainability Grants

Grants are back for the 2021-2022 school year!

Elementary schools & annexes are eligible to apply for up to $500 each and Secondary schools are eligible for up to $1000.

Extended deadline: Applications are due by December 17, 2021 and successful applicants will be notified by January 7, 2022.

Elementary & Annex Application Form

Secondary School Application Form

If you have questions or need help, email sustainability@vsb.bc.ca.

Environmental Sustainability Plan

The Board of Trustees approved the District's first ever Environmental Sustainability Plan, which includes input from all levels of the VSB community. If you have any questions, comments, or ideas about the plan, please email us at sustainability@vsb.bc.ca.

If you would like copies of the poster to post at your school or work site, please send a request to sustainability@vsb.bc.ca.

Download the VSB Sustainability Plan Poster

Download the VSB Sustainability Plan Brochure

Advancing Sustainability at the VSB

VSB Teachers, students, parents, and staff have been advancing the sustainability of their schools for many years. This has included projects that increase energy efficiency, create outdoor learning opportunities, and promote active transportation.

Green News

Read recent school and student activities that aim to contribute to a more green and sustainable future.

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Garden and Food

Over two thirds of VSB schools currently have a school garden. This is part of a larger trend of people growing food in cities and making connections between what we eat and where it comes from, food security and climate change.

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Recycling, Organics and Waste

Most of our facilities already have “Zero Waste Stations” in place to make sorting easy. As most schools have their own blue recycling bins and returnable collection programs, those will remain the same. Therefore, the Zero Waste Stations mostly look like the photo on the left.

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Transportation

Cycling, Fleet and Equipment, Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, Car-Sharing

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Energy and Facilities

Saving energy saves money and reduces our carbon footprint. From 2006 to 2017 the VSB implemented electricity saving actions equivalent to more than 20% of our electricity consumption. These savings are equivalent to an avoided cost of $760,000 annually.

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