Detailed description (English): Our school celebrated World Car-Free Day by transforming the daily commute into a joyful community-building experience that promoted sustainable mobility and environmental responsibility. On this occasion, families and students were encouraged to leave their cars at home and walk to school together. To add a festive and creative dimension, participants decorated scooters, bicycles, and strollers with recycled materials.
Throughout the morning, students engaged in classroom discussions and short interactive presentations about air pollution, carbon footprint, and the impact of individual actions on urban mobility. Data on participation were collected to analyse the environmental benefit of the initiative and to establish an annual benchmark. The event created a positive, collective atmosphere that fostered pride, reflection, and a shared sense of responsibility—proving that small-scale changes can generate meaningful cultural habits.
Detailed description (original language): Nuestro colegio celebró el Día Mundial Sin Coche transformando el trayecto diario al colegio en una alegre experiencia comunitaria que fomentó la movilidad sostenible y la responsabilidad ambiental. En esta ocasión, se animó a familias y alumnos a dejar sus coches en casa y caminar juntos al colegio. Para añadir un toque festivo y creativo, los participantes decoraron patinetes, bicicletas y carritos de bebé con materiales reciclados.
Durante la mañana, los alumnos participaron en debates en clase y breves presentaciones sobre la contaminación atmosférica, la huella de carbono y el impacto de las acciones individuales en la movilidad urbana. Se recopilaron datos sobre la participación para analizar el beneficio ambiental de la iniciativa y establecer un objetivo anual. El evento creó un ambiente positivo y colectivo que fomentó el orgullo, la reflexión y un sentido de responsabilidad compartida, demostrando que los pequeños cambios pueden generar hábitos culturales significativos.
Target group(s): The main target group was primary and secondary school students. Beneficiaries included the whole school community—students, families, teaching staff, and the local neighbourhood—through improved awareness, reduced traffic congestion, and stronger community bonds.
Objectives: To encourage sustainable and active mobility as a daily habit.
To raise awareness about the environmental impact of private car use.
To develop students’ civic responsibility and environmental literacy.
To strengthen cooperation between school and families.
To promote healthy lifestyles through walking and cycling.
Spain