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Introduction Remembering
This term, we’re leaping into action with the Great Big Matt Bunt
School Clean, with a focus on litter and how it has such
a big impact on our beautiful country, especially our
waterways.
Browse this newsletter to improve your knowledge and
understanding of the issues surrounding litter and our This newsletter is dedicated to all who interacted with him.
waters; learn about some fresh ideas to help tackle the the memory of our incredible We know that Matt inspired
problem and be inspired to take action as a school! You friend and colleague, Matt Bunt, thousands of young people and
can also find out more about a brand-new challenge to who passed away in January. adults alike to value and care for
encourage learners to be their most creative selves and nature. He created a ripple of
come up with innovative solutions to help improve our Matt was the heart and soul of positive action that has travelled
environment. our Eco-Schools team in Wales, throughout Wales and across the
and integral to the success and world.
strength of the programme. That legacy will continue to
Contents 2025 marked his 20th year grow. In every environmental
with us and his enthusiasm action we undertake, every tree
Keeping our waterways clean for Eco-Schools and love for we plant, species we care for and
environmental education was as piece of litter we collect, a spark
Climate Challenge Cymru strong as it had ever been. of Matt will live on.
Reading suggestions Matt’s love for nature was
infectious and his joy at being
Be Inspired outdoors and connecting with
the world around us couldn’t
Resources fail to inspire everyone he met.
It was very rare to find Matt
What’s coming up?
without a big smile on his face,
Support spreading his positive energy to