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Motion · S6M-12245 · 20 Feb 2024

Torrance Primary School Triumphs in National Environmental Contest

Lodged by Rona Mackay Standard Motion 19 supporters

The motion

That Parliament congratulates pupils at Torrance Primary School, in the Strathkelvin and Bearsden constituency, on triumphing in a national competition aimed at tackling marine litter across Scotland; commends the pupils for winning the award for Most Innovative Solution in environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful’s STEM the Flow contest; notes that the competition was aimed at encouraging school pupils to investigate and design solutions to stop marine litter at the source, as part of the national Upstream Battle campaign; understands that Torrance Primary School came up with the innovative idea of making a unique aquatic drone created from bioplastic, in the form of an octopus, powered by jets of water and using a combination of scanner, vacuum and magnets to attract and remove litter; praises all of the participants for what the judges described as excellent, inspiring and thought-provoking projects, and is delighted that the STEM the Flow project is, it believes, inspiring younger generations to be creative and passionate about protecting the environment.

Supporters (19)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.