Litterless lunch at Stella Maris Primary School

Tuesday, November 17th, 2015

A worm farm, pigs and determined pupils are making a difference at Stella Maris Catholic Primary School.

In an effort to reduce the Silverdale school’s waste, a Litterless Lunch Wednesday scheme was dreamed up by pupils.

Every Wednesday students pack their lunchboxes with compostable foods and reusable packaging.

Any leftover waste goes to the school’s worm farm, compost bin, or home with teacher Amanda Bates to feed her pigs. Continue reading

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