Tread Lightly Caravan

We recently had a visit from the Tread Lightly Caravan. We focussed on ideas we can implement to make a difference in our environment. 

Each decision we make in our lives each day, has some impact or effect on our environment. We saw how much effect these decisions have. We would need 3 or 4 more earths to support our population if everyone lived the same lifestyle as us. That's scary!

We were shown how the rubbish we drop and leave on the ground eventually ends up in our oceans. Outside drains should only drain rain. Oils and chemicals, and litter and rubbish, can all wash down our drains and end up in our waterways.

We all made pledges, where we promised to try and do something that would help us make a difference for our environment. They are small, manageable promises that can make a change.

Cleaning up our Local Streets

Today, a group of us went outside the school to clean up the local streets. We were going to clean up the whole block. Unfortunately, we found so much litter and rubbish just outside our school we didn't venture any further.  We only cleaned up approximately 200m of road frontage.

We collected so much waste that was destined to go down our drains and end up at our beautiful beaches and harbours. We felt good that by this simple action, we were doing something to protect our marine animals.

We are going to make this a regular job we undertake. Next time, we hope their will be minimal rubbish outside our school so that we can carry on further and clean up the whole block.

We were wondering why the Auckland City Council don't clean up the drains and gutters like they used to. 

One drain was so blocked with leaves, grass and rubbish, a heavy downpour would likely end up in flooding because the water wouldn't be able to escape.

A lot of what we collected has gone into our recycling bins.

Why are people so thoughtless and uncaring about our environment?