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Creaky water pump mills in need of repair

submitted by St. Margaret College Secondary School Verdala : Jasmin Farrugia for 15-18
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): newspaper, school magazine, school media
filed under Photos Reporting photo
awarded: Commended

Along the main road from Rabat to Buskett many walkers and drivers easily notice the creaky water pump mills in private fields. Surely two particular creaky water pump mills are spotted in Buskett and they are in urgent need of repair. These are not the only two in the area of Buskett and Dingli which need repair. Windmills are environment friendly as they make use of the power of wind (which is a renewable source of energy) to generate electricity or pump water in fields and farms. The windmill’s turbine blades are able to capture wind energy and turn it into mechanical energy by spinning a generator that creates electricity. A water pump mill is very simple and efficient at the same time. Wind water pump mills form part of the Maltese heritage and more EU funds are needed to restore the damaged ones in our country.

submitted by St. Margaret College Secondary School Verdala : Maya Nussbaum for 15-18
campaign: Litter Less Campaign Entry
dissemination(s): newspaper, school magazine, school media
filed under Photos Reporting photo
awarded: Finalist

Following the November Halloween festivities many pumpkins used to decorate homes end up being thrown away. Recently a large amount of Halloween pumpkins were spotted in a beautiful area of Dingli Cliffs close to Rdum ta’ Horrieqa. It is really shocking seeing so many rotten Halloween pumpkins scattered on Dingli. Quoting atlantic.com it is estimated that in United States every year more than one billion pounds of pumpkin is thrown away and left to rot in landfills. In the United Kingdom it is estimated that last November people had thrown away eight million pumpkins. When food waste like pumpkins is left to rot, it produces methane gas which is a dangerous greenhouse gas, more so than carbon dioxide. Surely there are other ways for the disposing of rotten pumpkins? They can be used as food for animals or turned into compost soil for fields and gardens

submitted by St. Margaret College Secondary School Verdala : Maya Nussbaum for 15-18
campaign: Litter Less Campaign Entry
dissemination(s): newspaper, school magazine, school media
filed under Photos Reporting photo
awarded: Commended

Trekking on Panorama Road along Dingli Cliffs can easily lead you to a hidden beautiful green area close to Rdum ta’ Horrieqa. Unfortunately illegal dumping of waste in this area has become a huge environmental issue for the Local Council. Recently a big amount of Fanta lemonade plastic bottles were dumped and burned in this area poisoning the living flora and fauna. Plastic is a petroleum-based material and when burned it poisons the air and vegetation with many toxins. Burning plastic and other waste releases dangerous substances such as heavy metals, Persistent Organic Pollutants and other toxics into the air, leaving ash waste residues. Such pollutants can contribute to the development of asthma, cancer and other diseases. On reporting this poisonous dump waste to the Malta Environment and Resources Authority, the responsible Local Council was informed and an immediate clean up action of the area followed.

submitted by St. Margaret College Secondary School Verdala : Maya Nussbaum for 15-18
campaign: Litter Less Campaign Entry
dissemination(s): newspaper, school magazine, school media
filed under Photos Reporting photo
awarded: Finalist

Recently three big wooden doors were spotted on Rdum ta’ Horrieqa close to the Panorama Road of Dingli Cliffs. Dingli Cliffs are an impressive sight for all visitors; they are 253 meters above sea level facing North Africa. These cliffs offer a unique natural environment with evergreen Maltese Rock-Centaury and many other endemic wild plant species growing. Walking along these majestic cliffs brings one in touch with the beauty and wonders of nature throughout the whole year. So apart from the fact that dumping waste on cliffs and countryside is illegal, these three big wooden doors are an eyesore to the countryside. On contacting the Dingli Local Council we were told that though they offer free service pick up of waste, irresponsible people still prefer to dump their waste in this area. The Local Council promised an immediate clean up action and regular monitoring of the area.

submitted by St Benedict College Middle School Kirkop : EkoSkola Committee for 11-14
campaign: Litter Less Campaign Entry
dissemination(s): newspaper, school magazine, school media, website
filed under Campaigning photo Photos
awarded: Commended

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Creaky water pump mills in need of repair

submitted by St. Margaret College Secondary School Verdala : Jasmin Farrugia for 15-18
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): newspaper, school magazine, school media
filed under Photos Reporting photo
awarded: Commended

Halloween pumpkins scaring the cliffs.

submitted by St. Margaret College Secondary School Verdala : Maya Nussbaum for 15-18
campaign: Litter Less Campaign Entry
dissemination(s): newspaper, school magazine, school media
filed under Photos Reporting photo
awarded: Finalist

Burnt Fanta lemonade bottles poison the natural habitat

submitted by St. Margaret College Secondary School Verdala : Maya Nussbaum for 15-18
campaign: Litter Less Campaign Entry
dissemination(s): newspaper, school magazine, school media
filed under Photos Reporting photo
awarded: Commended

Do cliffs need doors?

submitted by St. Margaret College Secondary School Verdala : Maya Nussbaum for 15-18
campaign: Litter Less Campaign Entry
dissemination(s): newspaper, school magazine, school media
filed under Photos Reporting photo
awarded: Finalist

REALLY!?! It would only have taken another step…let us take a step towards a better world!

submitted by St Benedict College Middle School Kirkop : EkoSkola Committee for 11-14
campaign: Litter Less Campaign Entry
dissemination(s): newspaper, school magazine, school media, website
filed under Campaigning photo Photos
awarded: Commended

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submitted by St. Margaret College Secondary School Verdala : Jasmin Farrugia for 15-18 campaign: YRE Entry dissemination(s): newspaper, school magazine, school media filed under Photos Reporting photo awarded: Commended

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submitted by St Benedict College Middle School Kirkop : EkoSkola Committee for 11-14 campaign: Litter Less Campaign Entry dissemination(s): newspaper, school magazine, school media, website filed under Campaigning photo Photos awarded: Commended

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submitted by St. Margaret College Secondary School Verdala : Jasmin Farrugia for 15-18
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): newspaper, school magazine, school media
filed under Photos Reporting photo
awarded: Commended

submitted by St. Margaret College Secondary School Verdala : Maya Nussbaum for 15-18
campaign: Litter Less Campaign Entry
dissemination(s): newspaper, school magazine, school media
filed under Photos Reporting photo
awarded: Finalist

submitted by St. Margaret College Secondary School Verdala : Maya Nussbaum for 15-18
campaign: Litter Less Campaign Entry
dissemination(s): newspaper, school magazine, school media
filed under Photos Reporting photo
awarded: Commended

submitted by St. Margaret College Secondary School Verdala : Maya Nussbaum for 15-18
campaign: Litter Less Campaign Entry
dissemination(s): newspaper, school magazine, school media
filed under Photos Reporting photo
awarded: Finalist

submitted by St Benedict College Middle School Kirkop : EkoSkola Committee for 11-14
campaign: Litter Less Campaign Entry
dissemination(s): newspaper, school magazine, school media, website
filed under Campaigning photo Photos
awarded: Commended