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Magazine Article - Making Your School More Environmentally Friendly
Your Principal wants to make your school more environmentally friendly. You have an idea which you think will help. Your Principal asks you to write an article for the school magazine to explain your idea and to ask other students to help you. Write your magazine article. You must include the following: • what your school already does to help the environment • details of your idea and how the other students can help • how the whole school will benefit. Cover all three points above in detail. You should make your magazine article interesting and informative. Start your magazine article with a suitable headline.
October/November 2022-Cambridge International AS Level-8021/12-ENGLISH GENERAL PAPER
Magazine article: Making our school eco-friendly
Current eco-efforts, student involvement & idea
Brainstorming Ideas.
Benefits of a greener school environment
Essay
"Green Initiative: A Student-Led Composting Program"
As students, we are the future leaders of our society, and it is our responsibility to take action in preserving and protecting our environment. Our school has already taken steps in this direction by implementing recycling programs and promoting the use of reusable water bottles, but there is always room for improvement. That's why I am excited to introduce my idea for a school-wide composting program.
Composting is a natural process that converts organic waste such as food scraps and yard waste into a nutrient-rich soil amendment. This not only reduces the amount of waste sent to landfills, but it also helps to improve the quality of our soil and promote sustainable agriculture. By composting, we can also reduce the amount of greenhouse gases produced by decomposing organic waste in landfills.
I am asking for the help of my fellow students to make this idea a reality. Together, we can form a team of dedicated students who will be responsible for managing the composting program. This includes collecting organic waste from classrooms and the cafeteria, maintaining the composting bins, and spreading the composted soil on the school's gardens. By working together, we can make a significant impact on our school's carbon footprint and educate ourselves and others about the importance of composting and sustainability.
Furthermore, the school's gardens will benefit from the nutrient-rich soil, producing healthier plants and creating a more beautiful and inviting school environment. Additionally, this program will educate students on the importance of reducing waste and being mindful of our impact on the environment, which will serve as a valuable life lesson.
In conclusion, I urge all students to join me in this effort to create a more sustainable school. Together, we can make a difference in preserving and protecting our environment for future generations. Let's work towards a greener future for our school and for our planet. With the help of my fellow students, we can make this composting program a reality and make a positive impact on our environment.
