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2nd place Litter less Campaign

Plastic Litter, Sea Water Temperature and pH: What is the link?

submitted by Gozo College Middle School : EkoSkola Committee for 11-14
campaign: litter-less-campaign-entry
dissemination(s): EkoSkola blog, Ekoskola noticeboard, GLOBE website, Gozo news website, newspaper, other, school magazine, school media, website
filed under Articles
awarded: 2nd place Litter less Campaign, Finalist

Marine litter originates from many sources and causes a wide range of environmental, economic, safety, health and cultural impacts. For example, marine litter can cause harm to sea life if ingested or even death if a marine mammal becomes entangled in litter (PEW, 2018). But there other consequences as a result of all this litter ending up in the oceans and seas. Does plastic affect sea water conditions? This study investigated the effects of marine litter, especially plastic, on sea water. Following an outdoor classroom activity held at Ħondoq Bay (Figure 1), a small sandy beach in the South East of Gozo, the students decided to investigate the effects of plastic litter on sea water temperature and sea water pH levels.

submitted by St Albert the Great College Valletta : Isaac Sam Camilleri for 15-18
campaign: litter-less-campaign-entry
dissemination(s): newspaper, school media, website
filed under Articles
awarded: 2nd place Litter less Campaign

The eco-school committee and administration of a Maltese school have collectively decided that the school should opt out of a government scheme which, in their opinion, promotes unsustainable waste generation. The article describes the way in which the school tried to discuss this issue with the agencies concerned, and the actions it took when its suggestions were not take aboard.

submitted by St. Thomas More College Secondary School Zejtun : Janja Jovcic for 11-14
campaign: yre-entry
dissemination(s): assembly, noticeboard, other, school magazine, school media
filed under Articles
awarded: 2nd place Litter less Campaign

This article investigates the separation of bottle caps from other caps. It enlists problems associated with their improper disposal and highlights what can be done to improve this. In addition, a survey was conducted to research what individuals think with respect to the disposal of bottle caps.

submitted by St. Joseph School Sliema (Senior Section) : Rachel Vassallo for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media, website
filed under Articles
awarded: 2nd place Litter less Campaign

The article speaks about the sheer volume of plastic being disposed of and the pollution problem caused by this material. It mentions initiatives being taken up by the country and by the school in which the student attends in order to try and tackle the problem caused when plastic is disposed of. Recommendations on how to reduce the amount of plastic being used are mentioned.

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