7-10

End Single-Use Plastic

submitted by SNC Dingli Primary School : Zoe Sciberras  for 7-10
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): Facebook page, noticeboard, other, school media, Story Jumper eBook, website
filed under Articles
awarded: Commended

Single-use plastics are plastics that are only used once and then thrown away. These usually include cups, plates, cutlery and straws. These single-use items are sold with plastic wrappers in many supermarkets.



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A World of Plastic

submitted by SNC Dingli Primary School : Gregory Bugeja  for 7-10
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): College Social Media, other, school noticeboard, school media, Story Jumper eBook, website
filed under Articles
awarded: Commended

Single-use plastics are plastics which are used once and then thrown into landfills, and often ending up in oceans. Single-use plastics include: plastic bags, straws, plastic bottles and product wrapping.



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Awareness at a Young Age

submitted by SNC Dingli Primary School : Amy Vella  for 7-10
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): Notice board and Local Council, other, school media, website
filed under Articles
awarded: Commended

Litter is causing long-term harm to the few green spaces we have around our islands and also to the creatures living there. Ultimately it is the fault of those people who litter everywhere they go. Awareness, education and initiatives like clean-ups, can help tackle the problem.



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Working for a Cleaner Nature

submitted by SNC Dingli Primary School : Kirstie Sammut  for 7-10
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): Local Council, other, School notice board, school media, website
filed under Articles
awarded: Commended

During our visit to Buskett, it was very sad to see all the litter scattered everywhere, in spite of there being lots of bins around. Nature provides us with clean air and taking care of our enviornment makes it a better place for us all to live in. Even the water in the stream will become polluted and cause the frogs to die. If we do not change this atitude the damage will be irreversible. This entry is linked to SDG 15 (Life on Land).



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What a Pity!

submitted by SNC Dingli Primary School : Nayessa Gauci  for 7-10
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): Notice board and Local Council, other, school media, website
filed under Articles
awarded: Commended

Buskett Gardens is a popular green area among the Maltese and tourists alike. Unfortumately one can find all sorts of litter which is causing harm to the environemnt and is a threat to various animal species. Attention needs to be given to SDG no 15- Life on Land in order to preserve our environment.



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Buskett Gardens and Litter

submitted by SNC Dingli Primary School : Julia Bonello  for 7-10
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): Notice board and Local Council, other, school media, website
filed under Articles
awarded: Commended

Buskett Gardens is a natural treasure which should be cared for and enjoyed by all. Social media can be used to raise awareness and to get the messgae across, that is, to protect the natural environment.



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Buskett Gardens – Wonderful… or not?

submitted by SNC Dingli Primary School : Timur Lemeshev  for 7-10
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): and eBook sent to parents and local council (https://www.storyjumper.com/book/showframe/78177855/Young Reporters for the Environment#page/1), other, parents and visitors, School noticeboard viewed by students, school media, staff, website
filed under Articles
awarded: Commended

Buskett Gardens is a wonderful place where one can enjoy some fresh air and green spaces. However, unfortunately it is not so wonderful as some people litter the place with all sorts of rubbish causing harm not only to the environment but also to its fauna.



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EARTH CHRISTMAS WISH

submitted by Lija Balzan Iklin Primary : Maya Caruana  for 7-10
campaign: Litter Less Campaign Entry
dissemination(s): school media
filed under Articles
awarded: Participation

The children, parents and staff of the school will be encouraged to wrap their presents in eco-friendly manner. The rule is to use only reusable material such as newspaper, cloth, brown paper … instead of the usual wrapping paper made of plastic microfibers. The children and their parents will be asked to send us photos of these gifts and in the end the winner is the class with the most eco-friendly wrapped gifts. We have gifts vouchers from esplora as well as other gifts for all the family to enjoy. This to encourage all our children and their families to have an eco-friendly christmas.



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Flowing spring and water puddles

submitted by St Francis Primary Cospicua : Samuel Ellul  for 7-10
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): other, school board, school media, website
filed under Articles
awarded: Commended

In Paola, a block of apartments was built next to a reservoir. Every time it rains, the lower levels of the building are flooded as rain water seeps through the rocks. A water pump is used to pump out water directly into the street, creating a hazard for passing cars and pedestrians. This waste of rain water could have been prevented with some planning before the building was made. The nearby outlets of the reservoir could have been cleaned and connected to the building’s waterworks system for water provision of the block of apartments.



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Qattara in Dwejra, Gozo

submitted by Gozo College Gharb Primary School : Ali Aydin, Alyssia Cardona, Annmarie Bugeja, Charlton Caruana, DemiAnne Depasquale, Edward Higgon, Ian Camenzuli, Joel Camilleri, Joslanne Haber, Matthew Drury, Nikos Stellini Formosa, Sebastian Xerri, Sven Calleja, Zack Camilleri  for 7-10
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media
filed under Articles
awarded: Participation

The students have visited the Qattara site found in Dwejra Gozo. Mr. Mifsud, a botanist, has explained in great detail about flora and fauna found at such a site. They have also learnt how to preserve such area.



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