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Irresponsible Humans

submitted by St. Augustine College : Jamie Galea  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: Participation

Litter can cause injury, such as if someone trips on it or lands on sharp materials such as metal or glass that can easily hurt. Cigarette butts can start a fire if thrown in gardens or parks. They also contain arsenic which can seep in the soil and water and contaminate them.



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Laziness and Carelessness

submitted by St. Augustine College : Jamie Galea  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: Participation

Litter can block culverts which can cause roads to floods. Plastic litter can end up in the sea harming wildlife as it is easily mistaken for food. Plastic will not biodegrade and therefore will remain on the planet if not recycled.



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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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Let Everyday be Earth Day !

submitted by St. Augustine College : Gerald Aquilina  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: Participation

Undeveloped plots are dumping grounds for all sorts of litter. These spaces could be rehabilitated and turned into green areas. Then every day could be Earth Day!



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Why not think before you toss?

submitted by St. Augustine College : Gerald Aquilina  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: Participation

Uninhabited houses end up flowing with litter which is thrown in by careless citizens. This makes the area look shabby and can harm the environment. So please do think before you toss!



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