Finalist

The hand

submitted by St.Albert the Great College : Miguel Camilleri  for 11-14
campaign: Litter Less Campaign Entry
dissemination(s): other, School notice board, school magazine, school media
filed under Photos
awarded: Finalist

The power lies in our decision. Are we throwing waste or are we cleaning the waste?



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Washed up

submitted by G.F.Abela Junior College Malta Msida : Rachel Fleri Soler  for 15-18
campaign: Litter Less Campaign Entry
dissemination(s): Instagram, other
filed under Campaigning photo Photos
awarded: Finalist

Let us acknowledge the importance of properly disposing of our waste. He who understands how a trash-can works is nowadays considered a mastermind. Recycling appropriately is not strenuous work. The effects of each plastic cup and water bottle left behind last up to 450 years. According to international studies, humans have created enough plastic since the end of the second world in 1945 to coat the Earth entirely in clingfilm. So let us not suffocate our own home; by recycling and being responsible citizens we can ensure that Earth no longer suffers due to the lack of care of humankind but instead flourishes and breathes.



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The Story of Two Mailboxes

submitted by Sacred Heart College : Kylie, Said  for 11-14
campaign: Litter Less Campaign Entry
dissemination(s): other, Social Media
filed under Campaigning photo Photos
awarded: Finalist



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Committing for cleanup

submitted by Maria Regina College Mosta : Alyssa Laughton, Tristan Gauci  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media, website
filed under Photos Reporting photo
awarded: Finalist

Maria Regina Ekoskola students cleaned up parts of Wied il-Għasel and collected a truckful of plastic and metal that was then sent to local recycling plants. One student impressed us with his commitment and determination in carrying an old metal bin for 1.2km. Every little effort helps in each cleanup, but most importantly it’s the lesson learnt through such an activity that really can make a difference in the long term.



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Quo vadis?

submitted by Immaculate Conception School Tarxien : M'Therese, Pavia  for 15-18
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media
filed under Campaigning photo Photos
awarded: Finalist

Excessive reliance on fossil fuels will hold us captive and take us on a road to nowhere!



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Il-Magħluq – M’Xlokk – Enclosed but still threatened

submitted by Immaculate Conception School Tarxien : M'Therese, Pavia  for 15-18
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media
filed under Photos Reporting photo
awarded: Finalist

Closing off ecologically sensitive areas such as the salt marsh at M’Xlokk is not enough. Such areas are threatened by human activity including littering, agricultural runoff and encroaching development.



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A stitch in time…

submitted by Gozo College Seondary School : Micheala Bajada  for 11-14
campaign: Litter Less Campaign Entry
dissemination(s): Ekoskola GCSS facebook page, other, school media, website
filed under Campaigning photo Photos
awarded: Finalist

Sometimes all that is needed is a small action at the right time. With a little effort from each of us we could make our island a cleaner place for everyone.



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This Is Closer Than You Think

submitted by St. Augustine College : Neil Bezzina  for 11-14
campaign: Litter Less Campaign Entry
dissemination(s): Litter Less campaign noticeboard/ Parents Day, other, school magazine, school media
filed under Campaigning photo Photos
awarded: Finalist

We have to protect our environment one step at a time and we can’t do it without YOU. We won’t let litter consume us. Don’t forget, it’s closer than you think!



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STOP ALIEN INVASION

submitted by St Margaret College Secondary School Verdala Cospicua : Shelseya Tanti  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): Exhibition, other, school magazine, website
filed under Campaigning photo Photos
awarded: Finalist

This is what remains of a large palm tree that provided shade in our school due to the alien species known as the Red Palm Weevil (Il-Bumunqar Ahmar tal-Palm). This pest was introduced in Malta when a large number of palm trees were imported from other countries. Usually, being an island, the water acts as a natural barrier, but this time was not enough to keep these pests at bay. If we had planted indigenous species such as il-Gummara, we would still be able to sit on the bench and enjoy the shade!



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Whatever goes up must come down!!

submitted by Gozo College Middle School : Maia Camilleri  for 11-14
campaign: Litter Less Campaign Entry
dissemination(s): EkoSkola blog, newspaper, noticeboard, other, school magazine, school media, website
filed under Photos Reporting photo
awarded: Finalist

Balloon release seems to be a must to mark the opening/closure of an event. Many have been to report how bad a habit this is, especially for marine creatures which end up entangled in the remnants of balloons and strings. The eco-school committee at Gozo College Middle school put forward a solution to stop all this. Why not releasing trained pigeons instead? Just like balloons they go up and come down but without creating any litter or pose a danger to other species.



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