Curious Encounters: When Wildlife Meets Waste

submitted by Malta Visual and Performing Arts : Jethro Azzopardi Duca 
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): other, school media
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Dissemination description: uploaded on school facebook page and personal facebook pages
sustainable development goal(s): climate action, life on land, responsible consumption and production, sustainable cities and communities
filed under Photos Staged Campaign Photo
awarded: Honorable Mention


A tiny snail explores a human-made object left in nature. What seems like harmless litter can disrupt ecosystems in ways we never expect. This image captures the stark reality of environmental degradation. The contrast between the discarded bottle and the resilient snail symbolizes nature’s silent battle against human pollution. While waste may seem harmless or forgotten, its impact lingers, affecting even the smallest creatures. The intrusion of waste into ecosystems, urges us to reconsider our footprint. Will we continue to let nature adapt to our waste, or will we take responsibility for preserving it?