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In 50 years’ time…

submitted by Gozo College Seondary School : Marie Claire Borg  for 11-14
campaign: Litter Less Campaign Entry
dissemination(s): Ekoskola GCSS facebook page, other, school media, website
filed under Campaigning photo Photos
awarded: Commended

The peace and tranquillity of the sea shore is marred by the work of man. Although it’s a difficult task, given enough time nature will find a way to reverse the damage done.



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Good initiatives need maintenance too.

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 media, website
filed under Campaigning photo Photos
awarded: Commended

In our country maybe more than others water is an invaluable resource and more needs to be done to encourage people to collect water in the most effective way possible. So why do we shoot ourselves in the foot by not maintaining the drainage system already in place? Apart from being an eyesore it defeats the whole purpose of the system.



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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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