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Home does not end at the front door

submitted by Gozo College Seondary School : Melanie Rose Zahra  for 15-18
campaign: Litter Less Campaign Entry
dissemination(s): Ekoskola GCSS facebook page, other, school magazine, school media
filed under Campaigning photo Photos
awarded: Commended

We pride ourselves in having organised homes and pleasant surroundings. Why does this not include public places which are ours as much as our own private homes? Our home is not defined by the boundaries of our house.



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RTO … Is it really?

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: Commended

The short article deals with how an enjoyable walk in the countryside can be ruined with broken signs, RTO and No Entry messages, unleashed dogs, and at time even ‘farmers’ who block the passage of the passers by. Is it really possible that the natural, undeveloped areas of the Maltese islands are private property? If so, why are they recommended as nature walks by the Malta Coastal Walk Book? What action should be taken by the authorities concerned?



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Ninvestigaw l-Ambjent ta’ Madwarna (It-Tielet Parti)

submitted by St Monica School B'Kara : Alexia Micallef, Emily Borg, Emma Cilia Debono, Kacey Wadge, Laura Rossitto, Mariah Deguara, Nicole Pisani, Valentina Vella  for 11-14
campaign: Litter Less Campaign Entry
dissemination(s): other, youtube
filed under Reporting video Video Clips
awarded: Commended

A three part investigative study of the litter found in the northern, central and southern regions of Malta, as documented by the Year 10 students of St Monica School B’Kara. The students visited popular student areas in each region and filmed their findings. Each of the videos documents each region separately.    



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Ninvestigaw l-Ambjent ta’ Madwarna (It-Tieni Parti)

submitted by St Monica School B'Kara : Alexia Micallef, Emily Borg, Emma Cilia Debono, Kacey Wadge, Laura Rossitto, Mariah Deguara, Nicole Pisani, Valentina Vella  for 11-14
campaign: Litter Less Campaign Entry
dissemination(s): other, youtube
filed under Reporting video Video Clips
awarded: Commended

A three part investigative study of the litter found in the northern, central and southern regions of Malta, as documented by the Year 10 students of St Monica School B’Kara. The students visited popular student areas in each region and filmed their findings. Each of the videos documents each region separately.  



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Ninvestigaw l-Ambjent ta’ Madwarna (L-Ewwel Parti)

submitted by St Monica School B'Kara : Alexia Micallef, Emily Borg, Emma Cilia Debono, Kacey Wadge, Laura Rossitto, Mariah Deguara, Nicole Pisani, Valentina Vella  for 11-14
campaign: Litter Less Campaign Entry
dissemination(s): other, youtube
filed under Reporting video Video Clips
awarded: Commended

A three part investigative study of the litter found in the northern, central and southern regions of Malta, as documented by the Year 10 students of St Monica School B’Kara. The students visited popular student areas in each region and filmed their findings. Each of the videos documents each region separately.    



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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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