Journal article
Ten Tonne Plan: Education for sustainability from a whole systems thinking perspective
Applied Environmental Education & Communication, Vol.13(2), pp.128-141
2014
Abstract
The Ten Tonne Plan is a greenhouse gas emissions reduction initiative that aimed to reduce school emissions by 10 tonnes (metric tons) in one year. A case study was conducted on the impact of this initiative at a primary school in Western Australia. Research investigated student, staff, parent, and community partner perceptions following participation. Results showed the school achieved its goal through the implementation of a variety of environmental and social actions undertaken by the whole school community. Findings identified strengths and weaknesses of the initiative. The Ten Tonne Plan provided a model that is applicable in a variety of school settings.
Details
- Title
- Ten Tonne Plan: Education for sustainability from a whole systems thinking perspective
- Authors/Creators
- E. Lewis (Author/Creator) - Coolbinia Primary School, Perth, AustraliaC. Mansfield (Author/Creator) - Murdoch UniversityC. Baudains (Author/Creator) - Murdoch University
- Publication Details
- Applied Environmental Education & Communication, Vol.13(2), pp.128-141
- Publisher
- Routledge as part of the Taylor and Francis Group
- Identifiers
- 991005542940807891
- Copyright
- 2014 Taylor & Francis
- Murdoch Affiliation
- School of Education; School of Veterinary and Life Sciences
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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