ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
Since 2000, Burnaby School District has reduced energy use by 40% - saving more than $1,000,000 per year. Burnaby School District, in partnership with BC Hydro, is committed
to leading the way in “green” initiatives- all powered by staff, students
and the Board of Education.
As one of the first school districts in the province to implement an environmental policy, the district also has
3 LEED Gold designated capital projects and a LEED Gold designated retrofit.
BURNABY SCHOOL DISTRICT
YOUTH SUSTAINABILITY TEAM
Burnaby has made sustainability a priority throughout the district, a topic that concerns us all. Key to sustainability success to date has been the enthusiastic leadership of district students who continue to be a tremendous resource of skills, empowerment and inspiration as we move forward with district sustainability initiatives.
On March 25, the District hosted a unique event for its key environmental champions with more than 100 students, teachers and administrators sharing and celebrating the sustainability projects that are currently taking place in their respective schools. The day also included engaged discussion with guests from the City, District, Board and environmental youth organizations on what could be done better and what more can be done to minimize our impact on the environment.
Back to School Tips to Save Energy
The following websites are good sources of information to take action to help sustain the environment.
- The BC Sustainability Education Network

- Power Smart

- Evergreen
- Evergreen is a not-for-profit organization. Since 1991 they have been engaging Canadians in creating and sustaining dynamic outdoor spaces-in schools, communities and homes.
- Waste Recycling
Maintained by the students of Burnaby South Secondary School - Energy Conservation
Maintained by the Green Machine at Cariboo Hill Secondary School. - Urban Agriculture
Maintained by the students of Burnaby Mountain Secondary School.
Staples Recycle for Education Program
Buckingham Elementary School, with support from their Parent Advisory Council, has registered for the Staples Recycle for Education Program. Everyone in the Buckingham school and in the community is encouraged to drop off used ink cartridges at the designated table at Buckingham. Recycling printer ink cartridges helps to support fund raising for the school. For more information visit http://www.recyclefored.ca/
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The BC Hydro Energy Detectives
K to Grade 3 Program ![]()
Participating Schools in Burnaby:
- Aubrey Elementary
- Brentwood Park Elementary
- Burnaby Online
- Capitol Hill Elementary
- Cascades Elementary
- Clinton Elementary
- Chaffey-Burke Elementary
- Ecole Inman Elementary
- Kitchener Elementary
- Second Street Elementary
- South Slope Elementary
- Sperling Elementary
- Taylor Park Elementary
Food and Composting at Burnaby Mountain Secondary
Photo Gallery
2009 Winner of the BC Green Games
Sustainable School Best Practice Guide ![]()
Provided to help all K-12 schools take actions that support reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and outlines some environmental best practices for schools in areas of energy, waster, water, etc...
Educational
- BC Sustainable Energy - Students

- Clean Energy Classrooms

- BC Green Games Winners Announced

- LEAP
Leadership Ecology Adventure Program is a 8 day residential program which provides students age 14-17 with a hands-on summer outdoor immersion. - BC Green Games
Registration opens September 2010!
- Bicycle Generators
- Lighting Upgrades
- Heating Upgrades
- LEED Gold Schools in Burnaby after Heating Upgrades

- Urban Gardening
- Garbage Reduction and Recycling Program
- SD41 Capital works program in Jan/Feb 2010 issue in Strategize magazine


