Labrador Cleans up Litter

August 18, 2025

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A black Labrador named Logie is making a big difference in Plymouth, England.

The four-year-old dog has been trained by his owners to pick up litter during his daily walks. Logie even collects rubbish from the sea, making him a true helper for the environment.

Logie’s owners both work in jobs connected to environmental studies, and it seems their pet has followed in their footsteps. His interest in tidying up began when he was just a puppy. One day, he fetched a bottle from the sea, and his owner, James Westgate, decided to train him to collect more.

Now, Logie can carry all sorts of things, from crisp cans to traffic cones. On many walks, he gathers piles of rubbish, which his owners recycle or throw away properly. His helpful habits have even earned him a social media page called Litter Logie.

James says Logie’s talent is a perfect match for his own passion for protecting nature. “He’s obsessed with picking up litter and I really care about the environment, so it’s a win-win,” James explained.

Article written by Milli Banbury

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At Hauraki Intermediate, students use tablets in some lessons and notebooks in others. In science, they research facts quickly and record results in digital tables. In English, however, many still prefer to plan ideas by hand before typing them up. Teachers say technology is useful when it helps students learn more clearly, but it should not replace thinking or discussion. The school has found that the best lessons are those where students use the right tool for the task. In other words, tablets are helpful, but learning works best when they are part of a balanced approach.

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Notebooks are better than tablets in English lessons. Technology is useful at school when it is used as part of a balanced approach to learning. Students at Hauraki Intermediate use tablets in science lessons. Teachers prefer students to type all of their work.