National waste prevention secondary schools competition

SEPA invited all third year pupils from secondary schools in Scotland to participate in a national waste prevention competition. The pupils were asked to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of various waste prevention strategies that could be used in their school. Pupils were asked to submit a powerpoint presentation and the finalists were invited to give an oral presentation in front of a panel of judges.

The final was held at the Perth Concert Hall on Wednesday, 12 March 2008 and was judged by a panel consisting of SEPA, EcoSchools and sponsors of the most creative winners prize; Taylor Ltd. The presentations were of an exceptional standard and although the judges found it difficult to make a decision, the winning schools were:

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Trinity High School , Hamilton, for Most Creative	Smithycroft Secondary School, Glasgow, for Best Researched	Nairn Academy, Nairn, for Best Presented

A 500-litre recycling bin was awarded to each school, while pupils each won a bag of goodies including a voucher.

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Dunfermline High School	Kyle Secondary School	Hawick High School
Kirkcudbright Academy	Peterhead Academy	Grange Academy
Judges	Competition Finalists
Competition poster