Environmental Sustainability aims to conserve natural resources, stabilize ecosystems and minimize environmental impacts. This includes energy efficiency, waste management, water conservation and the use of renewable energy. Tikkun Olam is the value of making the world a better place to live, and in this context, awareness-raising activities are carried out.

1. Energy Efficiency:
   • Organize education and awareness programs to increase energy efficiency
   • Promote energy-efficient devices and lighting
   • Utilize renewable energy sources such as solar energy
2. Waste Management:
   • Establish recycling programs
   • Implement waste reduction strategies
   • Collaborate with the municipality for effective waste management
3. Water Usage:
   • Adopt systems that promote water conservation
   • Organize awareness campaigns for water conservation
4. Education and Awareness:
   • Develop educational programs on the topics of sustainability
   • Provide students, teachers, and staff with the information on sustainability
5. Environmental Protection and Habitat:
   • Undertake projects to protect and enhance natural areas around the school
   • Avoid activities that harm the ecosystems

The Eco-Schools is an initiative implemented in preschools, primary schools, and middle schools to provide environmental awareness, environmental management, and sustainable development education. Through a participatory approach, students in schools not only gain knowledge about environmental issues but also play an active role in raising awareness among their families, local authorities, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) on environmental issues.

To assist in the implementation of sustainable development at the local level, students are guided to take an active role in reducing the environmental impact of the school through the 7 steps implemented. Thus, eco-schools go beyond classroom teaching and contribute to fostering environmental sensitivity in other segments of society.

The most important and integrative factor in the Eco-Schools program is student participation. The efforts of the committee to raise awareness among the local community and leaders help students develop the skills to engage in dialogue and provide a solid foundation for good citizenship education.

BOTH A PROGRAM AND AN AWARD PLAN

The Eco-Schools Program not only provides schools with a guiding program for environmental education but also serves as an award plan. The program awards the Green Flag to schools that have achieved outstanding success in their activities and environmental education within the program.

The Green Flag is an internationally recognized and respected eco-label symbolizing an environmentally conscious school. The validity period of the award is two years, necessitating its renewal every two years as Eco-Schools is a long-term program. Additional information regarding the Green Flag award application is also provided.

BENEFITS OF THE PROGRAM

The implementation of the program imparts habits that students will use throughout their lives and affect their achievements, not only in terms of environmental issues but also in other aspects.

STUDENT BENEFITS:

• Becoming group members and developing a sense of a new identity
• Getting accustomed to group work and creating a participatory structure
• Developing problem recognition, problem-solving, and discussion skills
• Improving initiative and decision-making abilities
• Developing planning and report-writing skills
• Preventing wastefullness and changing negative habits of consumption
• Rasing awareness in terms of conserving natural resources

In addition to these, the program's benefits for the SCHOOL include:

• Maintaining cleanliness and order consistently.
• Achieving water and electricity savings through student initiatives.
• Students take ownership of the school.
• The school becomes central to the region it is located in.
• Gains recognition at the local, national, and even international levels.
• Can interact nationally and internationally through our communication network if desired.