Past Entries

Earth Christmas Wish

submitted by Lija Balzan Iklin Primary : Maya Caruana  for 7-10
campaign: Litter Less Campaign Entry
dissemination(s): school media
filed under Campaigning photo Photos
awarded: Participation



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Fast Fashion

submitted by St. Joseph School, Sliema : Alexandra Vassallo, Amy Cassar, Christine Casha  for 11-14
campaign: Litter Less Campaign Entry
dissemination(s): school media, website
filed under Articles
awarded: Commended

In preparation for the EWWR students were introduced to the waste generated by the fashion industry. They were given alternatives on how to minimise this waste.



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EARTH CHRISTMAS WISH

submitted by Lija Balzan Iklin Primary : Maya Caruana  for 7-10
campaign: Litter Less Campaign Entry
dissemination(s): school media
filed under Articles
awarded: Participation

The children, parents and staff of the school will be encouraged to wrap their presents in eco-friendly manner. The rule is to use only reusable material such as newspaper, cloth, brown paper … instead of the usual wrapping paper made of plastic microfibers. The children and their parents will be asked to send us photos of these gifts and in the end the winner is the class with the most eco-friendly wrapped gifts. We have gifts vouchers from esplora as well as other gifts for all the family to enjoy. This to encourage all our children and their families to have an eco-friendly christmas.



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The Local Councils – Are they a good helping hand when it comes to reducing waste?

submitted by St.Albert the Great College : Isaac Sam Camilleri  for 15-18
campaign: Litter Less Campaign Entry
dissemination(s): other, school noticeboard, school media
filed under Articles
awarded: 3rd place Litter less campaign, WasteServ Award

This article focuses on the input of the Local councils when it comes to waste separation and reduction. The 2 main local councils interviewed were the Birkirkara and the Valletta local council. From the information gathered in the interviews, some suggestions were also given to all local councils.



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Valletta Local Council Elections – Is Waste Separation a Priority?

submitted by St.Albert the Great College Valletta : Isaac Sam Camilleri  for 15-18
campaign: Litter Less Campaign Entry
dissemination(s): newspaper, school media, website
filed under Articles
awarded: Commended

The article describes the initiatives being proposed by two candidates running for the Valletta local council elections. Each candidate discusses their view of waste separation by the residents of the city, describes activities they have organised to raise awareness about this issue and states the changes they would implement if they were elected as mayor.



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EU Milk Scheme – A Contradictory Message for School Children

submitted by St.Albert the Great College Valletta : Isaac Sam Camilleri  for 15-18
campaign: Litter Less Campaign Entry
dissemination(s): newspaper, school media, website
filed under Articles
awarded: 2nd place Litter less Campaign

The eco-school committee and administration of a Maltese school have collectively decided that the school should opt out of a government scheme which, in their opinion, promotes unsustainable waste generation. The article describes the way in which the school tried to discuss this issue with the agencies concerned, and the actions it took when its suggestions were not take aboard.



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Blue Driftwood

submitted by St.Albert the Great College Valletta : Matthias Micallef  for 11-14
campaign: Litter Less Campaign Entry
dissemination(s): Eco School Noticeboard, other, school media, website
filed under Campaigning photo Photos
awarded: Participation

This photograph taken in Rdum Majjiesa, Mellieha shows the amount and type of waste that is being washed to our shores. The rocky bay where the photograph was taken is somewhat difficult to access, and would be pristine were it not for the plastic waste being washed ashore.



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Trapped Waste

submitted by St.Albert the Great College : Leon Bartolo  for 11-14
campaign: Litter Less Campaign Entry
dissemination(s): other, school noticeboard, school media
filed under Photos Reporting photo
awarded: Commended

This image shows waste trapped in culverts, which eventually will lead to blockage.



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Where’s the trash?

submitted by St.Albert the Great College : Jean Carm Micallef  for 11-14
campaign: Litter Less Campaign Entry
dissemination(s): other, school noticeboard, school media
filed under Photos Reporting photo
awarded: Commended

This trash bin has fallen over, hence making it less encouraging for people to make use of it.



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Litter in Compost

submitted by St.Albert the Great College : Leon Bartolo  for 11-14
campaign: Litter Less Campaign Entry
dissemination(s): other, school noticeboard, school media
filed under Photos Reporting photo
awarded: Commended

This image shows litter put in flower pots instead of being discarded properly.



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