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The first ‘Eco Kids’ event has been delivered in Hull, thanks to support from local business volunteers from Hull FC, PwC, St Stephen’s and Yorkshire Bank. Eco Kids is a fun and informal way to convey serious environmental messages to children using hands-on games and role-play. 

Eco Kids, a Business in the Community (BITC) initiative, already operates in south and west Yorkshire and after its success there, Hull & Humber KC Cares (BITC’s local employee volunteering programme) introduced it to Hull.On Tuesday 17 May, business volunteers visited St George’s Primary School to help pupils learn about sustainable behaviour. The children were split into four small groups and invited to visit each activity delivered by the businesses taking part. Activities were playful and interactive, allowing the pupils to experience rather than just be told about each environmental issue explored. 

Claire Gallafant, Manager at PwC said: “Eco Kids is a brilliant way for businesses to make a real impact on the attitudes and behaviours of young people about environmental issues. It works so well because it engages young people and helps them to understand that if they all make little changes it will have a positive impact on the whole planet.” 

Tessa Wray, Hull & Humber KC Cares Business Managersaid: “We’re hoping to deliver many more Eco Kids sessions through Hull & Humber KC Cares – it’s a great way to encourage more environmentally friendly behaviour and schools and young people alike absolutely love it!” 

Eco Kids supports the Sustainable Schools government framework. 

For more information contact Tessa Wray atHull & Humber KC Cares on01482 638610 or at tessa.wray@bitc.org.uk