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Home does not end at the front door

submitted by Gozo College Seondary School : Melanie Rose Zahra  for 15-18
campaign: Litter Less Campaign Entry
dissemination(s): Ekoskola GCSS facebook page, other, school magazine, school media
filed under Campaigning photo Photos
awarded: Commended

We pride ourselves in having organised homes and pleasant surroundings. Why does this not include public places which are ours as much as our own private homes? Our home is not defined by the boundaries of our house.



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Saving Tomorrow

submitted by Gozo College Seondary School : Owen Bugeja  for 11-14
campaign: Litter Less Campaign Entry
dissemination(s): Ekoskola GCSS facebook page, other, school media, website
filed under Campaigning photo Photos
awarded: 2nd place Litter less Campaign, WasteServ Award

Sometimes it seems a daunting effort to keep our countryside pristine as shown in this photo. But if everyone reaches out and does his/her effort we can all enjoy a view not littered by man-made materials which will outlast us all.



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RTO … Is it really?

submitted by St. Joseph School Sliema (Senior Section) : Rachel Vassallo  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media, website
filed under Articles
awarded: Commended

The short article deals with how an enjoyable walk in the countryside can be ruined with broken signs, RTO and No Entry messages, unleashed dogs, and at time even ‘farmers’ who block the passage of the passers by. Is it really possible that the natural, undeveloped areas of the Maltese islands are private property? If so, why are they recommended as nature walks by the Malta Coastal Walk Book? What action should be taken by the authorities concerned?

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Building the Litter

submitted by St. Joseph School Sliema (Senior Section) : Maegan Friggieri  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media, website
filed under Articles
awarded: Participation

The short article tackles the problem of litter that is being brought about by the extensive construction taking place all around the country.

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Plastic Consumption causing World Indigestion

submitted by St. Joseph School Sliema (Senior Section) : Rachel Vassallo  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media, website
filed under Articles
awarded: 2nd place Litter less Campaign

The article speaks about the sheer volume of plastic being disposed of and the pollution problem caused by this material. It mentions initiatives being taken up by the country and by the school in which the student attends in order to try and tackle the problem caused when plastic is disposed of. Recommendations on how to reduce the amount of plastic being used are mentioned.

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