Scottish schoolchildren encouraged to walk
08 October 2008
Schoolchildren in Scotland are being encouraged to walk or cycle to school in an effort to reduce their environmental impact.
A new online initiative launched in support of International Walk to School Month by Environmental Protection UK consists of a cartoon calculator, which is designed to promote the benefits of walking to children between the ages of seven and 11.
Entitled Travel Buster, the website shows children the environmental impact of their school journey, as well as the health benefits of walking rather than driving.
"The Travel Buster really engages kids and gets them thinking about the environmental impact of their journey to school and healthier ways to travel," said Philip Mulligan, chief executive of Environmental Protection UK.
"Everyone needs to do their bit to help protect our planet and using this website shows kids an easy way to do this," he added.
This year, Walk to School Month is using the theme Power Up! to encourage children to start their school day with a brisk walk to improve their energy levels.
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