The measure is part of a national ‘garden’ program with 1,500 apples and pears and 1,900 strawberry patches sent to 500 schools throughout the country.
The voice of the same ‘mother’ trees cultivating apples or pears in a nursery in Kent has been planted at the CE Secondary School of St Augustine, the St Catholic School ST Robert Southwell, the ST Robert Southwell Elementary School, the Mitchell Brook Elementary School, Phint Josepon and Infanton Infanton School.
The ‘Orchard’ program, aimed at connecting children with nature, has been created by Veolia Energy and Waste Management Company.
“We are building a more sustainable future,” said the municipal managing director of Veolia, Pascal Houret. “Our project is increasing biodiversity and inspiring positive practices in young people.”
Schools are supplied with a soil and plant earth conditioner to prevent carbon from being released to the atmosphere. Plantation sessions show students how to take care of their garden and how they benefit their school, and give them fresh and locally cultivated fruits.
