Botanic Mechanic

submitted by St. Thomas More Secondary School Zejtun : Alessandro Parella  for 11-14
dissemination(s): assembly, google +, newspaper, notice board, other, school magazine, school media, website, youtube
Proof of dissemination: Click to view
Dissemination description: Dissemination of the project included the school magazine (to be published by end of scholastic year), School website- link: http://stmc.zejtungirls.skola.edu.mt/2015/03/botanic-mechanic/ , Newspaper-
filed under Photos


Well… seems that some mechanics are giving their talent for botany. They are not just enthusiastic to damage it but also want to ruin it. The motorcycle in the picture, which is almost buried in grass, has been dismantled and left to flourish at the back of a residential area. This is dangerous to any trespassing individual but more problematic to the flora and fauna living in the area. Chemicals may leach from the materials the motorcycle is made up of. Moreover, the motorcycle battery contains hazardous chemicals, as clearly shown by the hazard symbols present. It is corrosive and explosive, but no one seems to care. Mechanics should be taught that batteries can easily be handed to an auto part retailer for recycling or else disposed in a battery disposal. This will safeguard our heath and also the organisms present in the surrounding area.