When you're balancing tight budgets, sustainability commitments and the day-to-day running of a school, finding time and funding for new initiatives isn't always easy. That's why Wave's Big Blue Eco Booster (BBEB) Project is helping schools make simple changes that reduce waste, support climate action plans and engage pupils in sustainability.
And the best part? If your school is in a participating wholesaler’s area, it’s completely free.
What is Big Blue?
The BBEB project helps schools save water and reduce costs through water-saving visits delivered by SaveMoneyCutCarbon. During each visit, a plumber will assess water use across the site, check for leaks and install quick-win interventions such as tap aerators to help reduce waste straight away.
Over the past year, the programme has delivered 415 water-saving visits and installed more than 4,600 water-saving measures in schools across the UK. These improvements have helped participating schools cut water bills by an average of 15%, with some able to achieve a further 30% reduction by acting on further recommendations identified during their visit.
Turning small changes into big savings with St Benet’s Primary School
When the Big Blue team visited St Benet's, they carried out a review of water use across the school and looked for opportunities to reduce waste. The visit resulted in 32 water-saving interventions being installed, including:
- 13 tap aerators
- 18 save-a-flush devices
- 1 shower flow restrictor
As well as these, the most significant saving came from a leaking toilet the plumber found on the day. Once repaired, that single leak was responsible for an estimated 76,000 litres of water savings per year, accounting for more than half of the school's total projected saving.
Overall, the improvements made at St Benet's because of the visit are expected to save 148,642 litres of water every year, the equivalent of around a £600 reduction in their bills.
Do more with less
Meaningful savings don't always have to come from major investments. Sometimes they start with identifying a problem that could have gone unnoticed and making a few simple changes. The BBEB Project is giving schools a practical way to support their sustainability goals, complement Climate Action Week activities and Eco-Schools initiatives, and create real-life learning opportunities for pupils and teachers alike.
Plus, they’re helping schools make better use of their resources without adding pressure to already stretched budgets. What’s not to love?
See what Big Blue could do for your school
You can visit the Big Blue Eco Booster Project page on Wave’s website to learn more. Our dedicated Big Blue team will be on the stand K23 at the Schools & Academies Show, so pop by and see how your school could benefit.
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