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Litter is Money – Invest Wisely

submitted by St Monica School B'Kara : Alexia Micallef, Emily Borg, Emma Cilia Debono, Kacey Wadge, Laura Rossitto, Mariah Deguara, Nicole Pisani, Valentina Vella  for 11-14
campaign: Litter Less Campaign Entry
dissemination(s): other, youtube
filed under Campaigning video Video Clips
awarded: 1st place Litter less Campaign

This video is mainly promoting the fact that when people are more cautious and depose litter appropriately they are actually and indirectly using their money wisely. The problem of litter is truly a Maltese plague and people must realise that they are literally throwing away their money collected through taxes. In order to help the all students residing in Malta become more aware of this unbearable situation, we as form 4 Media Studies students at St Monica School B’Kara came up with this idea that once people realise that it’s all boils down to money unfortunately then they might do something about it.

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There is more to it than meets the eye

submitted by St. Augustine College : Jamie Galea  for 11-14
campaign: Litter Less Campaign Entry
dissemination(s): Litter Less campaign noticeboard/ Parents Day, other, school magazine, school media
filed under Photos Reporting photo
awarded: Participation

A cigarette butt may seem inconspicuous but can cause a lot of harm. They can start a fire in a field or woodland. Harmful chemicals and microplastics from the filters can contaminate soil, water or the sea, accumulating along food chains in a variety of ecosystems.

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One individual’s effort will make a huge difference

submitted by St. Augustine College : Jamie Galea  for 11-14
campaign: Litter Less Campaign Entry
dissemination(s): Litter Less campaign noticeboard/ Parents Day, other, school magazine, school media
filed under Photos Reporting photo
awarded: Participation

Littering is an eye sore and gives a bad image to our town and country. Diseases can be easily spread by littering as it provides a breeding ground for pests. If water droplets collect in the trash, mosquitoes can lay eggs causing infestations and nasty bites.

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Irresponsible Humans

submitted by St. Augustine College : Jamie Galea  for 11-14
campaign: Litter Less Campaign Entry
dissemination(s): Litter Less campaign noticeboard/ Parents Day, other, school magazine, school media
filed under Photos Reporting photo
awarded: Participation

Litter can cause injury, such as if someone trips on it or lands on sharp materials such as metal or glass that can easily hurt. Cigarette butts can start a fire if thrown in gardens or parks. They also contain arsenic which can seep in the soil and water and contaminate them.

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Laziness and Carelessness

submitted by St. Augustine College : Jamie Galea  for 11-14
campaign: Litter Less Campaign Entry
dissemination(s): Litter Less campaign noticeboard/ Parents Day, other, school magazine, school media
filed under Photos Reporting photo
awarded: Participation

Litter can block culverts which can cause roads to floods. Plastic litter can end up in the sea harming wildlife as it is easily mistaken for food. Plastic will not biodegrade and therefore will remain on the planet if not recycled.

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