Crossgates primary school plastic free status

Early day motion 513, tabled 20 May 2020 by Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party). Signed by 10 members.

That this House recognises the efforts of Crossgates Primary School which has received the accolade as a Plastic Free School from the environmental campaign group, Surfers Against Sewage; further recognises the efforts of the school’s Plastic Free Committee to rid the school of plastic by cutting down on single-use cups, introducing reusable water bottles and recycling points for cans, bottles and pens; commends the school for raising awareness about plastic and sustainability and showing fellow pupils how they can cut down on their plastic consumption; celebrates the commitment the pupils have made to clean up their school, and their efforts to raise awareness in the the wider community through their Trash Mob which carries out a litter pick in the village of Crossgates.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 9, Independent 1.