Finalist

The circle of rubbish

submitted by ZAK Iklin : ZAK Iklin  for 11-14
campaign: yre-entry
dissemination(s): Facebook, other
filed under Photos reporting-photo
awarded: Finalist

Passing through country roads, we see the new attraction: burnt rubbish trucks left stranded in the beautiful Maltese countryside. What a shame!!



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Who said it’s a 1-time plastic?

submitted by Independent Candidate : Luke De Bono  for 7-10
campaign: yre-entry
dissemination(s): Facebook page, other
filed under campaigning-photo Photos
awarded: Best Entry, Finalist, WasteServ Award

Plastic Oceans International state that “50% of all plastic produced (380 million tons per year) is for single-use purposes – used for just minutes and then thrown away”. So let’s wash 1-time plastic bags and use them several times. Who said it’s a 1-time plastic?



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Embracing paperless and litterless solutions for a greener school.

submitted by St Aloysius College Secondary : Aidan Giusti, Jan Cuschieri Valentine, Lior Immanuel Schembri, Luigi Degabriele, Myron Chetcuti, Neil Camilleri Zarb, Wyatt Goodlip  for 11-14
campaign: yre-entry
dissemination(s): school media
filed under Photos series-of-photos
awarded: Finalist

We noticed that activities produce a lot of envelopes, so we decided to introduce reusable plastic envelopes to reduce waste. We carried out several fund-raising activities including a wrap and hot chocolate day. As an EkoSkola team, we tried to choose reusable envelopes that are sustainable. We plan to work with teachers to include the importance of the project in lessons, and possibly to obtain and pass feedback. We plan to use these reusable envelopes next year for Forms 1 and 2, to observe and adjust before doing the project for the whole school. We estimate that our school will save around 13.3kg of paper annually.



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Blossoming Plastic

submitted by St Martin's College : Aurora Ivonne Mario  for 11-14
campaign: yre-entry
dissemination(s): other, other social media, school media
filed under campaigning-photo Photos
awarded: Finalist



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Guardians of Nature

submitted by Ninu Cremona Gozo College Secondary School : Martha Sultana  for 11-14
campaign: yre-entry
dissemination(s): school media
filed under Photos reporting-photo
awarded: Finalist

A bee rests upon a wildflower, reminding us of their crucial role in pollination and the urgent need to protect these vital pollinators for the health of our ecosystems.



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Adaptability Despite Adversity

submitted by Ninu Cremona Gozo College Secondary School : Emma Lynn Cauchi  for 11-14
campaign: yre-entry
dissemination(s): school media
filed under Photos reporting-photo
awarded: Best Entry, Finalist

Two adult ducks watch over their ducklings as they make the most of a pothole filled with filthy water, showcasing nature’s resilience in the face of urban challenges.



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‘Paws and Litter: The Overlooked Impact of Dog Litter on Wignacourt Aqueduct’

submitted by MRC NAXXAR PRIMARY : Jacob Borg Spiteri  for 11-14
campaign: yre-entry
dissemination(s): school media, website
filed under Photos series-of-photos
awarded: Finalist

Dog littering issues at the Wignacourt aqueduct can be well tackled by installing CCTV cameras. This practical approach serves as a warning, helps find criminals, and provides evidence which can be essential for enforcement. Furthermore, it promotes responsible behaviouur, raises awareness, and improves source allocation for the safeguarding of the heritage site.



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Don’t let nature be our litter bag – help keep it clean

submitted by St Joseph Junior School Sliema : Lucia Valletta  for 11-14
campaign: yre-entry
dissemination(s): school media, website
filed under Photos reporting-photo
awarded: Finalist



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Liquid Lifeline

submitted by San Gorg Preca Hamrun Secondary : Alan Benjamin Xuereb, Caydon Cassar Aquilina, Denzel Abela, Elena Marie Gauci  for 11-14
campaign: yre-entry
dissemination(s): EkoSkola Notice board, other, school media
filed under campaigning-photo Photos
awarded: Finalist

Water is an essential element which all living organisms need in order to survive. Malta’s climate is hot, with dry summers and low levels of rainfall. In fact, throughout the years Malta has seen an increase in temperatures and a decrease in rainfall. The growth in the Maltese population, tourism, as well as global warming are putting the water supply under strain. The water table also has a limited supply of water, which needs time to replenish. Climate change does not only impact human health but also disrupts agriculture and affects food availability as well as its quality. Higher temperatures will increase drought, thus resulting in a higher demand for water. Have you ever stopped to wonder how climate change is affecting the economy, the increase in food prices and the water table? Are you contributing towards the conservation of water?



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Nature’s Gift, Human Blight

submitted by Ninu Cremona Gozo College Secondary School : Lindsey Marie Grima  for 11-14
campaign: yre-entry
dissemination(s): school media
filed under Photos reporting-photo
awarded: Finalist

An orange peel, once a vibrant fruit, now lies discarded on the sandy shore, a reminder of the delicate balance between natural beauty and human impact.



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