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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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Don’t leave your mark!

submitted by St. Augustine College : Giorgio Fenech  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: Commended

Be responsible. Dispose of litter properly…..don’t leave your mark on the environment! It’s not use crying over spilt milk!



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Fancy a drink?!

submitted by St. Augustine College : Giorgio Fenech  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: Commended

Drinks containers and bottles come in different materials. So next time you fancy a drink, remember: most containers can be recycled if disposed of properly.



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But what about the butts…and all the rest?!

submitted by St. Augustine College : Giorgio Fenech  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: Commended

Cigarette butts are unsightly. These, and other litter not disposed of properly, may be carried away by the wind or rain. Harmful chemicals may end up contaminating the soil, fresh water or the sea.



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How much will it cost you?!

submitted by St. Augustine College : Giorgio Fenech  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: Commended

People tend to throw unwanted plastic bags and litter onto the ground instead of disposing of them at home. The litter is unsightly and can be blown off elsewhere where consequences may be disastrous. For example plastic blown into the sea can have a huge impact on marine ecosystems or cause flooding if rainwater channels get blocked.



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Is it too much of a hassle?!

submitted by St. Augustine College : Giorgio Fenech  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: Commended

Instead of opening the skip to dispose of litter properly, some people simply opt to throw their garbage bags outside the skip.



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Fit for a king?!

submitted by St. Augustine College : Isaac Mifsud  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: Commended

Litter is unsightly and can harm the environment or cause injury. Fast foods and take-aways make the problem worse as excessive amounts of waste are generated. So next time you’d like a meal, make responsible choices… before, and after, you eat!



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Dis…Respect at Ħesri Valley

submitted by St. Augustine College : Beppe Bonello  for 11-14
campaign: Litter Less Campaign Entry
dissemination(s): Litter Less campaign Notice board, other, school magazine, school media
filed under Photos Reporting photo
awarded: Commended

Take good care of our natural and urban environment…dispose of waste appropriately. Nature and history are there for present, as well as future, generations. So treat them with respect!



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