1st Place Wrigley – Photo 11-14yrs: Where Flowers don’t Grow

submitted by St Edward's College Vittoriosa : Mattia Agius Muscat  for 11-14
dissemination(s): newspaper, school magazine, school media
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A panoramic view tinted with this shameful eyesore… a large coastal area is slowly becoming a dumping site. Rubber, as well as some broken stools, is destroying the habitat for many insects and plants.  A dumped mattress made all flora rest as it crushed the grass and plants.  Flowers and plants struggle to grow through a dumped tyre.  This problem persists year after year – last year’s rubbish ended up being burnt to the detriment of the surrounding environment. Litter brings more litter – so I suggest that the local council should see to the removal of this bulky refuse. Additionally, immediate action must be taken to put up a sign that whoever is caught dumping will be fined a hefty sum. This site is rich in flora and indigenous rocks and it is such a pity that those who are irresponsible are allowed to ruin and make unlimited damage at no price.