WasteServ Award

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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Suffocated Nature

submitted by Ninu Cremona Gozo College Secondary School : Allison Li-Ana Dempsey  for 11-14
campaign: yre-entry
dissemination(s): school media
filed under campaigning-photo Photos
awarded: Finalist, WasteServ Award

The image shows an interesting colourful composition. A plastic bottle rests atop a delicate flower, highlighting the clash between human convenience and nature’s beauty.



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Lonely Meal: A Boy’s Environmental Reflection

submitted by San Gwann Primary : Kyle Jean Xuereb  for 11-14
campaign: yre-entry
dissemination(s): school media
filed under campaigning-photo Photos
awarded: Finalist, WasteServ Award

In this image, a young boy sits at a table, his expression solemn and disheartened, surrounded only by disposable items. Plastic utensils, containers, and packaging dominate the scene, starkly contrasting with the boy’s forlorn demeanor. Through the boy’s eyes, we witness a reflection of the environmental crisis unfolding before us, where convenience often comes at the cost of sustainability. Amidst the amount of disposables, the image serves as a sobering reminder of the need to rethink our reliance on single-use items and embrace more eco-friendly alternatives.



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