By Deanna Isaac Carriacou Hillsborough, Carriacou, February 11th, 2009- The Harvey Vale Government School has won two awards in the Environmentally Friendly Schools Initiative that was organised by the Grenada Solid Waste Management Authority (GSWMA). Harvey Vale captured a special award for the best overall solid waste project, as well as a gold award as schools in Carriacou played their part in efforts at environment protection and in the creation of a litter-free environment. Some of the initiatives undertaken by the schools included the development of a composting unit using a damaged water tank, a playground done with drift wood and the use of recycled paper for teaching aids. Students were rewarded for their efforts in a ceremony held at the Harvey Vale Government School on Thursday, February 11th. GSWMA General Manager, Selby Dabreo, said the program was geared to developing positive attitudes towards solid waste management at an early age and discourage wastage. It was also to encourage resourcefulness through recycling, reuse, waste reduction and composting, he added. Congratulating the schools for taking such a leading role in keeping the environment clean was Minister for Carriacou and Petite Martinique Affairs, Senator the Hon. George Prime, who challenged the authority to extend the program to the wider community. The Hillsborough Secondary School received the bronze award; Windward Pre-School along with Mt.Pleasant Government won silver awards, and Mt.Pleasant Pre-School and Harvey Vale Government gold awards.