Ramsey Grammar School’s canteen is single-use plastic bottled water free.

Since the start of this month, students have been using water filling stations installed by the government and refillable water flasks instead.

This follows action from students who campaigned against the sale of the single-use plastic bottles, which are harmful to the environment.

The school revealed in May that it generates £20,000 a year in revenue through the sale of the bottles.

Pupils presented a petition to Chief Minister Howard Quayle to ask for financial support to compensate the school if it stopped selling bottled water.

The school received support from Conister Bank, providingeach student and staff member with a flask.

If students should like cordial, they can purchase a ’shot’ and some cut up fruit from enterprising year 9 (ages 13 to 14) students who are raising money for a charity of their choice.

Head teacher, Annette Baker said: ’I am really delighted to be able to demonstrate to the students that persistence in standing up for doing the right thing actually does pay off.

Helped by the co-operation between the government and the private sector through Conister Bank, the students have been able to bring about real change which will benefit our school community and the wider environment.’

The school is selling alternatives in recyclable cartons in the school canteen to those who want a drink other than water.

Catering manager Sonia Deakin said: ’We are hoping that the sale of these will help us to offset the financial loss caused by ceasing the sale of plastic bottled water.’

RGS is finding further ways to reduce waste.