Composting and Recycling in Asgata - Cyprus
The creation of organic compost system in the school yard and the recycling of paper to create a handwritten storybook
€9.00
Asgata Primary School is a small rural school that services the villages of Asgata, Vasa and Sanida. Its 34 pupils are divided in 3 groups of classes. The school has 3 Teachers on a full time basis and 1 Teacher who visits the school on some days.
The School is an Eco-School for a good number of years and this year it is active in reducing waste.
Two activities are of primary importance:
- The creation of organic compost system in the school yard
- The recycling of paper to create a handwritten storybook
The school would like to purchase the equipment for the above which amounts to € 500.
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