Primary school pupils play games and learn about circular economy
CORFU. The event is organised by the Central Corfu Municipality for World Environment Day, which is celebrated every year on June 5.
On Wednesday morning, the Upper Square was full of children's voices, as pupils from primary schools in Corfu Town participated in the event organised by the Municipality of Central Corfu for World Environment Day, which is celebrated every year on June 5.
The purpose of the event was to raise awareness about the recycling process and its necessity not only environmentally, but also culturally and health-wise.
The Department of Circular Economy & Cleaning Services, Education & Sports, and Environment & Urban Planning of the Municipality of Central Corfu and Diapontia Islands, in collaboration with DIADYMA S.A., provided the young participants with the opportunity to engage in information sessions, presentations, group games, and experiential activities aimed at raising awareness about recycling and environmental protection as future citizens.
The children played well-known and popular games made from recyclable materials. Milk bottles were used as bricks to play Jenga, plastic bottles were transformed into bowling pins, and paper pieces were used to play an ecological version of Snakes and Ladders. At the same time, they learned about the materials that go into the green bin, those that can be reused, and which ones can be composted.
They were also informed about the creation of the school garden at Liapades High School using recyclable materials by the school's principal, Kostas Kostalis, and by volunteer Ian Smith, who played an active role in the entire project.
The event was attended by Mayor Stefanos Poulimenos, officials of the municipal authority, and the general director of DIADYMA S.A., Dimosthenis Mavridis.
The Mayor pointed out that the central message of this year's celebration is the responsibility that has been passed on to this generation to correct the wrongdoings that have been done to the planet.
Waste Compression Bin
As part of the event, a waste compression bin was also presented. This bin can be used on streets and squares for small waste, replacing the small bins that fill up very quickly. As Deputy Mayor Spyros Nerantzis pointed out, it has a 240-litre plastic bin that compresses small waste up to six times. "We are in the process of procuring four waste compression bins on a pilot basis," he said. "The goal is to replace the many small bins with one such bin that is also visually appealing. Of course, we will also seek the opinion of the Archaeological Service."
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