16 primary schools
Funded by
LB Wandsworth and LB Havering
Year
2015 – 2016
Location
Richmond, Merton, Wandsworth, Croydon, Havering
Brief
This project enabled schools to investigate local air pollution hotspots and then take steps to reduce pupil’s exposure to air pollution and encourage the wider community to reduce their emissions through everyday actions. We did this through citizen science, mapping, social marketing and taking action.
Pollution hotspots were identified in areas of London not commonly considered to be high pollution areas. Pupils were enthused to take ownership of their air quality work.
Following the project, there was a universally strong preference for more active travel, especially cycling, among students and parents. There was a desire among students in all schools and among parents in all but one school to reduce car use.