Sustainability in Scandinavia

 Scandinavian countries are environmental leaders as they are focussed on their approaches to sustainable lifestyles. 

In Denmark, people are encouraged to ride bicycles to reduce air pollution. Copenhagen is known as the most bike-friendly city in the world. To encourage people to ride there are heavy taxes on petrol and cars. They also use wind energy for a significant part of their power. 

Whilst in Norway, they generate most of their power from hydropower as well as encouraging the use of electric cars by providing charging stations and free tolls. 

Sweden is a leader in recycling and waste management as only 1% of its waste ends up in landfills. This country is keen for all to sign up to the circular economy.

The children discussed the different ways these countries are sustainable and then reflected on their own practices at home and in our country and what we could learn from others.