1st Place Press Kids – Photo 7-10yrs: Oil Spill?

submitted by GOZO COLLEGE ZEBBUG PRIMARY : James Bates  for 7-10
dissemination(s): school media
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These are popular steps leading down to Marsalforn Bay. A can full of used engine oil, was thrown down these steps.
Somebody threw it out of the car window to get rid of it without thinking what damage and danger is caused. Instead it can be recycled.
It can be extremely dangerous and slippery for people, especially for young children, using the steps to go to the beach. Children may touch the oil. It is hazardous if it comes in contact with their skin or even worse if they touch their face, eyes and mouth.
Also, the sight of oil on the steps is a great throwback to tourists and locals. This is a huge eyesore.Our economy greatly depends on the tourist industry.
The oil together with the rubbish thrown away carelessly make the area look shabby and unwelcoming, besides being of great danger to people and the surrounding environment.