green matters essay contest 2013
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Presents:The 6th Annual
Green Matters Essay Contest
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Topic: Overconsumption
and the Generation of Waste
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We live in a finite world with finite resources. Although it may sometimes seem quite big, earth is really very small – a tiny blue and green oasis of life in a cold universe.
-David Suzuki
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What Happens when we start running out of resources?
Nature
Water
Energy
Food
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What Happens when we run out of space?
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We Recycle, but how well?
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We Recycle the Gas at the Landfill
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But...Is EVERYONE doing their part?
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What Else Can We Do????
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ShareHow were things different years ago?
How do people around the world live?
Can we really make a difference?
Waste not…want not.
Cultures, climates, socio-economics
WE must be the change we wish to see in the world!
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ResourcesEcokids.caResources for teachersActivities for studentsFrench & EnglishInformation on Earth DayTailored to provincial curriculum
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http://www.ec.gc.ca/education/default.asp?lang=En&n=D3D10112-1
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It is up to YOU!!!!
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So, get creative and have fun!
Guidelines Submissions will be accepted in both official languages. Should you choose a written submission, word count limits are as follows:
Elementary Grades K-2 Max. 150 wordsElementary Grades 3-5 Max. 250 wordsMiddle School Max. 750 words High School Max. 1000 words
All written entries, except in the Elementary K-2 and 3-5 categories, must be typed, and double-spaced. Entries in the K-2 and 3-5
categories can either be typed or printed/written legibly. Class sets of submissions in hard copy can be delivered to City Hall, or mailed to:
Green MattersPO Box 130, 397 Queen Street
Fredericton, NBE3B 4Y7
We do prefer, however, that you make your submission electronically to [email protected]. Written submissions must
be sent as file attachments in Microsoft Word, or Adobe PDF format. If you have questions about other file formats please contact Suzie Lowthers at [email protected].
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Deadline Deadline for all submissions is 4:30 p.m. on Friday, March 22, 2013. Eligibility There are four categories: Elementary school (K-2); Elementary school (3-5); Middle school; and, High school. Eligible students must currently be
attending Fredericton area schools (refer to the list below) in Anglophone School District West (ASD-W) and District scolaire francophone Sud. Judging Entries will be judged for quality of the response. The panel will be comprised of three independent judges. There is one main prize in each of the
elementary categories, and two prizes in each of the middle and high school categories. There is also one prize for creativity in each category that will be awarded based on the judges’ discretion.
Winners will be announced April 22, 2013, with time and location yet to be determined. Prizes Winning submissions will be posted on the Green Matters website at www.greenmattersfredericton.com. The winner in each category will receive a
cash prize and a certificate. The breakdown is as follows: Elementary Grades K-2 First Prize $150 Creativity Prize $50Elementary Grades 3-5 First Prize $150
Creativity Prize $50Middle School First Prize $250
Second Prize $100Creativity Prize $100
High SchoolFirst Prize $250Second Prize $100Creativity Prize $100
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Sponsored By:The City of FrederictonGreen Matters program
Nashwaaksis and FrederictonLions Clubs