Articles

What are the repercussions of Plastic?

submitted by St.Dorothy's Senior School : Alexia Cardona, Kristina Farrugia, Soraya Bartolo  for 11-14
campaign: Litter Less Campaign Entry
dissemination(s): other, School Notice board and during science lessons made by students., school media, website
filed under Articles
awarded: Participation

What are the repercussions of plastic on our land and sea?



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Be Drastic Cut Plastic

submitted by Gozo College Middle School : EcoSchools Committee  for 11-14
campaign: Litter Less Campaign Entry
dissemination(s): newspaper, school magazine, school media, website
filed under Articles
awarded: 3rd place Litter less campaign, Finalist, WasteServ Award

Plastics are inexpensive and long-lasting, and as a result levels of plastic production by humans are high. However, the chemical structure of most plastics makes them resistant to many natural processes of degradation meaning they take long to degrade, if ever. Together, these two factors have led to an excessive amount of plastic pollution in the environment. All of this stirred in the students an urge to bring single use plastic to a halt. In an effort to reduce the adverse effects of plastic in the natural environment the students came up with their Be Drastic Cut Plastic Campaign. Through their campaign they are now encouraging people to reduce their use of plastic bags – by giving out mesh bags.



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Raising awareness about waste in the environment

submitted by G. F. Abela Junior College Msida : Aaron Goodwin  for 15-18
campaign: Litter Less Campaign Entry
dissemination(s): newspaper, school magazine, school media
filed under Articles
awarded: Commended

This article aims to raise awareness about waste in the environment. The article focuses on the three main areas of the environment, these being: at ground level, the Earth’s bodies of water and the air. There is also reference to a questionnaire that was done to test local awareness about environmental issues.



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Reducing the planet’s waste – What are we doing to the world

submitted by Kirkop secondary school : Ayrton Farrugia  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): other, school media, uploaded on own fb page
filed under Articles
awarded: Participation

This article investigates the waste problem and recycling in Malta.



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The impact of globalisation on cultural identity

submitted by Kirkop secondary school : Maria Spiteri  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media
filed under Articles
awarded: Commended

This article investigates how globalisation is influencing our culture and our way of thinking.



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Tourism and the Environment

submitted by Kirkop secondary school : Leanne Zammit  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media
filed under Articles
awarded: Commended

This article investigates the impact of tourism on the environment.



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The Folly of Developing New Vehicle Fuel Stations

submitted by G. F. Abela Junior College : Elise, Muscat  for 15-18
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): newspaper, school media, website
filed under Articles
awarded: 3rd place international, Best Entry

Malta has a number of development applications for fuel stations on agricultural land which is classified not to be developed. The argument for new fuel stations is based upon the ever-increasing number of registered vehicles, Malta having the third highest density of cars in the EU. Fuel station developments decrease Malta’s lack of open space on this small and crowded island. It is contrary to Europe’s goal of placing an end-date to the sale of fossil-fuel cars. Once new land is developed, then it is unlikely to be converted back to its original state for the benefit of all.



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European Capital Cities in 2018

submitted by Kirkop secondary school : Isabelle Caruana  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): other, school media, Uploaded on her fb page
filed under Articles
awarded: Commended

Valletta and Leeuwarden are investigated as European Capitals of Culture in 2018, including the sustainability of Valletta 18.



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Organic waste collection from restaurants in Malta.

submitted by G. F. Abela Junior College Msida : Jordan Magri  for 15-18
campaign: Litter Less Campaign Entry
dissemination(s): newspaper, school media
filed under Articles
awarded: 1st place Litter less Campaign

The article investigates how organic waste collection from restaurants in Malta is being carried out even though there is yet no legislation. Other waste reduction matters regarding restaurant waste was also examined. In general there seems to be awareness about waste issues in Malta, as businesses are cooperating.



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When in doubt, don’t dump it out

submitted by Kirkop secondary school : Kristina Manicaro  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): girl guides fb page and local council noticeboard, other, school media
filed under Articles
awarded: Commended

Waste separation and citizens’ contribution.



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