‘Trash Stays, Nature Pays’

submitted by St Joseph Senior Sliema : Emily Young 
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media
Proof of dissemination: Click to view
Dissemination description: The dissemination was through our school's Facebook page to pass on students' message to the school community and the public in general. Link to this post (dated 17th March 2026) as follows : https://www.facebook.com/stjosephseniorschoolsliema
sustainable development goal(s): life on land, quality education, responsible consumption and production, sustainable cities and communities
filed under One Take Photo Photos


I took this photo because I want to show how serious the problem of littering is in nature. The plants and grass should be clean and healthy, but instead they are surrounded by plastic, cans, and other rubbish left behind by people. What we throw away doesn’t just disappear — it stays in the environment and can harm wildlife and damage natural habitats. I hope that my photo encourages people to think twice about their actions and to take better care of the places we all share. Just carrying an extra bag to collect trash and take back home is all it takes!.