Time to “Pitch–In”
by EcoReporters — Heritage Heights School, DeWinton, AB
May 2011 — Have you ever wondered what the world would be like if everybody littered and no one picked up garbage? There’s no question that our planet would become a giant wasteland. For example, if a community had 30 people and each person threw 10 pieces of trash on the ground each day throughout the week, that would be 2,100 pieces of waste. WOW! We would literally be swimming in garbage. “Pitch-In Canada” is a non-profit organization that helps prevent just that. Since it was founded there have been 19,000 projects across Canada. Millions of volunteers have donated their hands and time in order to pick up trash.
Our class, 3P, and the rest of our school population at Heritage Heights, took on a “Pitch-In” Challenge to make our playground and community litter–free. As a class of 27 students, we managed to collect 12 bulging bags of junk. We learned that, as a school, we should be more aware of the environment and make sure to put our trash where it belongs – in the garbage can! We also discovered that a small group of committed kids can make a BIG difference.
We encourage all Canadians to take on the challenge and PITCH–IN! Our country will be a better place if we all do our part.
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Wow that's fantastic. It's so good to see young people taking ACTION to help their environment- well done 3P! |
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Ms T Posted at June 01 2011 at 6:54 AM EST |
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We hope we can take ACTION too. We are learning so much in our unit of inquiry. 3T Glen, HK |
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3T Glen Posted at June 03 2011 at 5:32 AM EST |
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wow that is fantastic |
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Duncan Posted at June 06 2011 at 5:50 AM EST |
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love that I want glen to be green too and I agree with Ms T, 3t glen and Duncan its fantastic!!!!!!! |
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Gayat Posted at June 07 2011 at 5:34 AM EST |
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That was a very good thing to do I hope we can also do something like that. |
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inika Posted at June 08 2011 at 5:33 AM EST |
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I am wondering what the world would look like if no-one picked up rubbish {I know it would not smell very nice} |
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Michael Posted at June 09 2011 at 5:52 AM EST |
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i love this site it is sooo cooolll |
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Anonymous, BC Posted at June 10 2011 at 5:50 AM EST |
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love it it's making the world alot cleaner |
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Marco Posted at June 13 2011 at 5:27 AM EST |
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Fantastic 3P you should do it again and hopefully people will get the message! |
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Miri Posted at June 13 2011 at 5:28 AM EST |
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it is such a good idea to clean the environment. |
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Brian Posted at June 13 2011 at 5:28 AM EST |
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