AS CALLS increase for a more sustainable world, a school in Stirling has set out an eco-friendly partnership that brings forward a unique sustainable material.
Braehead Primary’s grounds are flourishing after volunteers from local insulation manufacturer Superglass helped pupils to upgrade the school’s green spaces as well as providing funding for ongoing improvement projects.
Superglass has been manufacturing glass mineral wool insulation in Stirling for more than 30 years.
Together, P7 pupils, parents, teachers, and Superglass volunteers recently spent a day revitalising the school grounds and garden area, pulling weeds, planting flowers and repotting plant beds.
The initiative is the first in a new partnership between the school and Superglass, with an aim to enhance the school’s learning environment on an ongoing basis and to give back to the local community.
Frances Hall, teacher at Braehead Primary School, said: “Getting big businesses like Superglass on hand to help with the community is important, especially since the pandemic.
“We’ve lost a lot of that community feel, and it’s great to see Superglass working with the kids to bring that spirit back.
“The Superglass factory is a site that a lot of the children recognise, so initiatives like this one make the children aware of the type of work that they do and builds those connections with the children.”
As glass mineral wool insulation manufacturers, Superglass products are made from up to 84% recycled glass which reduces waste and saves valuable resources.
Over its lifetime, glass mineral wool insulation typically saves up to 200 times the energy used in its manufacture and transport, making it extremely effective from an environmental point of view.
Rachael Metcalfe, marketing controller at Superglass, said: “This is the beginning of an exciting partnership between Superglass and Braehead Primary School.
“By taking the time out to invest in initiatives that matter to our community and our team we not only nurture our ties to the community, but we also pass on our commitment to preserving and improving the environment for future generations.
“We’re excited to make the Braehead partnership a longer-term plan, providing more resources, creating projects, and really getting the children involved and engaged with protecting the environment.”
