Inspired by their learning about the harmful effects of plastic on the planet, Crawford International La Lucia pupils pledged to collect plastic bags for the Magic Bean Foundation and planted a tree, too!
La Lucia, South Africa (30 September 2024) – While convenient and widely available, it is no secret that plastic is harmful to the environment and the future of our planet.
Playing their part to help reduce and reuse plastic were the pupils of Crawford International La Lucia in KwaZulu-Natal.
After learning about the different types of pollution during their Transdisciplinary Unit on Sharing the Planet, the pre-primary pupils pledged to collect 100 plastic bags per class for the Magic Bean Foundation.
In return, the school’s principal, Mrs Tribe, promised to purchase a tree to plant in the school’s garden.
According to the school, pupils spread the message and encouraged all the other grades in the pre-primary to collect plastic bags, bottle tops and bread tags.
“The students collected over 500 plastic bags and Mrs Tribe purchased a False Olive Tree to be planted in the garden,” the school said.
By taking small steps, such as reducing plastic consumption, these students are demonstrating their commitment to a sustainable future.
The plastic bags will be put to good and creative use at the Magic Foundation where they will be recycled into eco-friendly baskets, bags, placemats and more!
Sources: Crawford International La Lucia
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