11-14

Coastline

submitted by Sliema Malta St. Francis Secondary School : Martha Magro, Nicole Grech  for 11-14
dissemination(s): other, School Assembly and School EkoSkola Noticeboard, school media, website
filed under Photos

Our country is mostly known for its beautiful sea. Everyone loves going for a swim on a hot summer day and enjoys swimming in clean water, so why do we leave waste behind? We all say that it’s wrong for people to litter and throw away waste inappropriately, but do we really take actions? Waves take our waste and also alkalis and dead plants out to sea, which is why at the sea side there always have to be bins for us to throw away rubbish and protect the sea from waste and also saving other sea creatures’ lives. With our waste we are destroying the fish’s habitat and also killing them, which causes fish to become extinct. Our laziness should not result in this destruction. So let’s all stop and think for a better life next time we go to the beach.



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Sick at Chadwick

submitted by St. Thomas More Secondary School Zejtun : Jessica Maris Cardona  for 11-14
dissemination(s): assembly, newspaper, notice board, other, school magazine, school media, website, youtube
filed under Photos

Strolling the paths of Chadwick Lakes to enjoy nature, leaves you disappointed when you see the beautiful scenery ruined with the sight of rubbish discarded by irresponsible people. During this season, Chadwick Lakes is in its glory. The lake is full of sweet water that has seeped through the fields of the northern area of Malta after this winter’s heavy rains. The lakes overflow from one another forming spectacular waterfalls. The water keeps on moving through a winding stream. One can also find many tadpoles in the shallow area of the stream. In the area there are many big old trees which are the homes of many birds. Thanks to the water, the area surrounding the stream is covered with greenery and wild flowers. Unfortunately this beautiful scenery is tarnished with the sight of rubbish. There were food packets, plastic bags and carton boxes thrown in the stream. There was



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Botanic Mechanic

submitted by St. Thomas More Secondary School Zejtun : Alessandro Parella  for 11-14
dissemination(s): assembly, google +, newspaper, notice board, other, school magazine, school media, website, youtube
filed under Photos

Well… seems that some mechanics are giving their talent for botany. They are not just enthusiastic to damage it but also want to ruin it. The motorcycle in the picture, which is almost buried in grass, has been dismantled and left to flourish at the back of a residential area. This is dangerous to any trespassing individual but more problematic to the flora and fauna living in the area. Chemicals may leach from the materials the motorcycle is made up of. Moreover, the motorcycle battery contains hazardous chemicals, as clearly shown by the hazard symbols present. It is corrosive and explosive, but no one seems to care. Mechanics should be taught that batteries can easily be handed to an auto part retailer for recycling or else disposed in a battery disposal. This will safeguard our heath and also the organisms present in the surrounding area.



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No Interruption… Just Construction!

submitted by St. Thomas More Secondary School Zejtun : Nicole Buhagiar  for 11-14
dissemination(s): assembly, newspaper, notice board, other, school magazine, school media, youtube
filed under Photos

Urbanisation has increased significantly environment degradation. Not only land has been cleared of all type of vegetation to make room to our houses and building facilities but also, as clearly shown by the pictures, to be our dumping site. Stones, concrete, tiles, wood, and debris all discarded in areas which would have looked more pleasing if they were all covered in green. The area would have been an adequate place for a habitat to many organisms rather than to chairs, televisions, deck chairs or mattresses. Enforcement laws should be made harsher and CCTV cameras should be installed in these areas, as it seems that this view is rewarding to some of us.



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Colourful Nature

submitted by St. Thomas More Secondary School Zejtun : Alessandro Parella  for 11-14
dissemination(s): assembly, google +, newspaper, notice board, other, school magazine, school media, website, youtube
filed under Photos

‘Forest Green’ … that’s an environmentally-friendly name for paint but not an environmental friendly product. Paint is normally used to protect or improve appearance of an object. This definitely does not apply for trees. Most paints are made up of lead chemicals which are highly toxic. Lead, a poisonous metal, can damage nerve connections and cause blood and brain disorders. This can also be absorbed by the plants, mainly through the roots from soil solution, and thereby may enter the food chain. Therefore, eco-friendly paint productions should be promoted, like low VOC (volatile organic compounds) paints. So next time you fancy a new colour-scheme, check out green paint.



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Dangerous Monster in Wardija

submitted by St Michael School St Venera : Etienne Degabriele Ferrante  for 11-14
dissemination(s): school media
filed under Photos

Wardija is one of the few remaining spots where we can still have a lovely walk among nature. One can admire lots of plant, insect and bird species in their natural habitat.During a walk there, I noticed this monstruosity. I learned that it was an oil-filled high-voltage transformer used for the distribution of electricity. I discovered that the electromagnetic field generated from this transformer and from the power lines attached to it, are not just ugly for the sight. They are potentially very dangerous. In humans and animals they cause cancer and dna problems, among others, while in plants they stunt growth, reproduction and production of chlorophyll. Due to rust, the oil could also leak, so polluting the water bed. A possible solution would be to pass the lines underground and placing the transformer in a girna, onto an oil-containment bund. Less risk of contamination, better for the sight.



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Wonderful Water! Water of Life.

submitted by St Michael School St Venera : Etienne Degabriele Ferrante  for 11-14
dissemination(s): school media
filed under Photos

Fresh water is not easily available in Malta. We need to keep places like Chadwick lakes clean from all pollutants, so that all aquifers will have fresh water available. In Malta we find that from the few aquifers that still exist, not all can be used to draw water, one reason being the presence of pollutants. Even if we simply consider Chadwick lakes, we find a good sized area that is overgrown with tiny plants. These are a result of fertilisers and other chemicals that dissolve into rainwater from the soil in fields, and end up in the ‘lakes’. To make matters worse, I noticed plastic bottles and other litter in the water. Let us not use progress and convenience as an excuse to neglect and destroy natural life in Malta. Water is the source of all life. So let us take care of our Wonderful Water, Water of life!



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Book Exchange for Waste Reduction Week

submitted by Mater Boni Consilii School Paola St. Joseph : Aimee Drew, Kayleigh Ellul, Martina Cassar  for 11-14
dissemination(s): other, Wasteserv Malta Facebook Page, website
filed under Photos

We collected plastic buckets from each class and covered them in old newspapers. To make them more creative, the teachers bought us some spraying cans and we sprayed inside the buckets with highlighted colours. Every class got some old books that they didn’t use anymore. This was our idea for the European Week for Waste Reduction.



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From the Older Generation … Let’s Recycle & Reuse

submitted by Girls Secondary St.Ignatius College : Aimee Mallia  for 11-14
dissemination(s): elink, other
filed under Photos

This photo is sent to promote the 3Rs



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Together … Let’s spread the word

submitted by Girls Secondary St.Ignatius College : Kurt Bartolo  for 11-14
dissemination(s): Facebook, other
filed under Photos

This photo shows the EKoskola group spread the information about appropriate waste management in the heart of our cities and villages.



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