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Focus
school’s food promotion strategy
encompasses a range of options,
including both packaged food items
and traditional dishes. The section
also highlights the provision of
food during events.
Land: The land/biodiversity
section includes questions about
the total site area, green spaces like
landscapes and play areas and the
land-use pattern. It also examines
the biodiversity, encompassing the
flora and fauna, species count, and
whether they are native or exotic to
the region.
Water: This highlights the
school’s commitment to water
conservation practices and
infrastructure. It evaluates rainwater
harvesting initiatives and water
recycling measures. Wastewater
treatment and reuse within the
school premises are also assessed.
While not every school will have
the capacity to treat wastewater
on campus, the section provides
points for reusing water as much as
Biogas plant at Christ Academy CBSE School
possible, harvesting rainwater and
decreasing reliance on groundwater.
Energy: This primarily focuses renewable energy sources may
on energy efficiency, emphasising include solar power, wind energy, It addresses water storage, supply,
and sanitation measures.
the use of LED lights instead of biogas and biomass to meet the
incandescent or CFL bulbs, use of school’s energy requirements. Additionally, it emphasises
solar heaters, utilization of star- the availability of drinking water
rated appliances to minimize energy Food: This includes examining taps, urinals and handwash points
consumption, and the incorporation the canteen and mid-day meal throughout the school. The per
of renewable energy sources offerings, as well as the specific capita water availability for
within the school premises. These types of food served. The students is also considered.
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