As the sun shone on Tuesday the 30th of August students from rooms Four and Five at S.H.P.S were buzzing with excitement because we were going on a trip to the recycling centre. Suddenly Miss G’s whistle went off (that was our signal to come inside). When we were all inside Mr. Gander read out the cars that we were all going in, with what parent and what students.
As soon as we arrived at the recycling centre we were greeted by two roosters and Briony Woodnorth (TDC member) who showed the parents where to park. She then started talking to us about what we would see to give us an indication about how noisy and stinky it would be.
First we put on HIVIS vests and straight after that we entered the MRF a.k.a the Materials Recovery Facility. The MRF was horrendously loud and very stinky because of all the rubbish. We saw forklifts, paper flying everywhere, blocks of crushed milk bottles and twenty nine conveyor belts. It took about twenty to thirty minutes for everyone to have a good look at everything inside the MRF.
Later we got back in the cars and went to the compost area. It was so disgusting, but at least it was good for the environment. Briony then talked to us about the new equipment and the tools they need to make the compost perfect. Suddenly it was time to go back to school. I was upset because I found it very interesting.
Hopefully we can make our world a better place and people stop littering.
By Lylekah
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| There is a machine that crushes milk bottles. Here is a block that is already crushed. |
Well said Lily:) I really enjoyed it too. Recycling is very interesting, there is a lot more involved in it than I thought.
ReplyDeleteI know you all enjoyed your trip to the recycling centre. Great to see the vegetable garden at school getting ready. Eileen
ReplyDeleteYou have written a very informative account of your exciting visit Lylekah. It's amazing how much we throw away, isn't it, especially all the packaging? I'm glad Sacred Heart recycles. Keep up the good writing!
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