Going digital to protect the planet: paper- and plastic-free schools

The climate crisis has become a top priority for governments, businesses, and the media. You may have heard of the UN’s 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which outline the actions that both public and private organizations must take as agents of change to protect our planet. 

Studies show that we are still far from achieving these 17 SDGs by 2030. However, awareness of environmental protection is growing, and digitalization is one of the key paths toward sustainability.

In fact, according to the UNDP’s Digital Acceleration Agenda for the SDGs, digital solutions can contribute to achieving most of these goals.

Digitalization in the Academic Sector

It’s no surprise that the education sector is increasingly adopting technological tools to enhance learning. We have previously discussed EdTech and digital education.

However, the benefits go beyond personalized learning and skill development. Digitalization also significantly reduces waste—especially paper waste—generated by educational institutions.

Traditional teaching and evaluation methods are shifting toward digital formats: online universities, digital exams, practical assignments, theses, and research papers are now commonly submitted digitally.

But that’s not all—digital solutions improve efficiency while reducing the consumption of paper, plastic, and carbon emissions. For example, eliminating physical paperwork means fewer deliveries of school supplies, reducing transportation-related carbon emissions.

Kydemy: a digital solution for artistic schools and studios

We’ve talked before about the digital transformation of art, music, dance, and language schools. In fact, we previously published an article about why you should digitize your school, highlighting the main benefits of moving into the digital world.

Kydemy’s management platform is specifically designed to simplify daily operations for these types of schools and studios.

Beyond streamlining processes, saving time and money, expanding the school’s reach, and attracting more students, Kydemy also helps schools and studios become more sustainable. Here’s how:

• Online Pre-Registration for Classes
  Students can pre-register for classes online, eliminating the need for paper enrollment forms. Additionally, it prevents students and families from having to travel to the school for in-person registration, thereby reducing their carbon footprint.
• Online Payment System
  Kydemy acts as a payment gateway, allowing students and families to pay through the platform. This reduces the need for physical cash transactions and eliminates the need for printed receipts and invoices.
• Digital Grading and Evaluations
  One of Kydemy’s newest features is a built-in grading system, enabling teachers to assess students and input grades directly through the platform and mobile app. This eliminates the need for printed exams and report cards.

And these are just a few of the many benefits of implementing digital solutions in your school or business.

Have you ever considered how environmentally friendly your school is? Or how much waste and expenses your institution generates? Take a moment to analyze and create an action plan. Our planet is the only one we have—let’s take care of it. 🌍🌱

If you’d like to learn more about Kydemy, book a free demo, and we’ll show you how it can benefit your school! 🧡