Past Entries

The Living Landfill

submitted by St Michael Foundation : Amelia J Pace Bonello, Emily Strijbosch-Ali  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): other, school media, website
filed under Articles

This article explores the environmental challenges posed by the Magħtab landfill in Malta and proposes an innovative solution to address them. It highlights the long-term impact of unmanaged waste, including toxic emissions and the difficulty of restoration due to non-biodegradable materials. The authors critique the government’s plan to convert the site into a traditional park, arguing that such spaces promote passive interaction with nature. Instead, they propose the creation of a zero-waste community garden, “Full Circle Garden,” based on circular economy principles. Supported by research and local examples, the article demonstrates the environmental, social, and economic benefits of community gardening. The proposal emphasises sustainability through composting and growing food from scraps. Ultimately, the article presents a transformative vision of turning a polluted site into a self-sustaining ecosystem and a symbol of environmental renewal.



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How Pollution Affects Climate Change and Food Prices

submitted by St Michael Foundation : Jake Stivala  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): other, school media, website
filed under Articles

The article examines the relationship between pollution, climate change, and rising food prices. It explains that air pollution releases greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide, which contribute significantly to climate change. As a result, extreme weather conditions including droughts, floods, and storms, are becoming more frequent, negatively affecting agricultural production. Reduced crop yields and increased farming costs lead to higher food prices and declining food quality. The article also incorporates insights from a local farmer, who highlights challenges such as unpredictable rainfall, crop damage, increased pesticide use, and the need for costly technological adaptations. To address these issues, the article proposes both individual and governmental solutions, including reducing energy consumption, adopting renewable energy, promoting sustainable practices, and implementing environmental policies. Overall, it emphasises the urgent need for collective action to mitigate climate change and ensure food security.



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Malta’s Water Problem: Why We Must Save Every Drop

submitted by Private candidate : Luke De Bono  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): other
filed under Long form reporting video Video Clips

 



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‘Foam eruption in the fields’

submitted by Private candidate : Luke De Bono 
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): other
filed under One Take Photo Photos

Surprised with foam spilling into the fields, whilst walking next to a sewage treatment plant in Gozo. We are worried on it’s harm to the environment.



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Busy at the hive

submitted by Kullegg San Nikola – Skola Dun Manwel Attard Wardija : Kayenne Callus 
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media
filed under One Take Photo Photos

This photo shows an open beehive with a tray full of bees working together. Each bee has a role in the colony, to care for the hive, produce honey, and protect the queen. Bees are essential pollinators that help many plants grow. Their work help the food we eat. This image shows the importance of bees and the need to protect them. By planting flowers and reducing pesticide we can help bee populations stay healthy and strong.



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Mushroom sponge

submitted by Kullegg San Nikola – Skola Dun Manwel Attard Wardija : Kayenne Callus 
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media
filed under One Take Photo Photos

This photo shows a mushroom that looks like a sponge. Mushrooms are important for nature because they help turn dead plants into nutrients for the soil. This image reminds us of the hidden work of fungi in nature. Mushrooms like this help break down dead plants and trees, turning them into nutrients that enrich the soil. Mushrooms also grow better with native plants and trees around them. To take care of them, keep the soil moist and shaded, avoid using chemicals nearby, and don’t step on or disturb them.



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Nature recycling itself

submitted by Kullegg San Nikola – Skola Dun Manwel Attard Wardija : Kayenne Callus 
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media
filed under Photo Story Photos

This photo story shows how nature recycles itself. Leaves fall, dry, and slowly break down into compost, returning nutrients to the soil. It reminds us that nothing in nature is wasted. However, many people throw organic waste away instead of composting it. By composting at home or school, we can reduce waste and help create healthier soil for plants. Photo 1 – The Start: A tray of soil ready. Photo 2 – Fresh Leaves: Two green leaves on the soil, beginning their natural journey. Photo 3 – Drying Out: The leaves start to dry as they break down over time. Photo 4 – Back to Earth: The leaves decompose and turn into compost, feeding the soil again.



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Growing in different places

submitted by Kullegg San Nikola – Skola Dun Manwel Attard Wardija : Thomas Gusman 
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media
filed under Photo Story Photos

This photo story shows different areas where plants can grow and how each space supports nature. In the first photo, plants are growing in a pond, helping to clean the water and support small wildlife. In the second photo, we see young plants and seedlings in small pots, carefully grown so they can develop strong roots. The third photo shows plants in larger pots, giving them more space to grow. In the fourth photo, grass is growing under a tree, providing shade and a cool habitat. In the final photo, trees and grass grow together in a larger natural area. However, many green spaces are being lost due to urban development, pollution, and lack of care. This reduces habitats for wildlife and affects the environment.



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The life cycle of a butterfly

submitted by Kullegg San Nikola – Skola Dun Manwel Attard Wardija : Aiden Farrugia, Jacques Grupetta, Kyle Lucia Caruana, Matthew Grech  for 19-25
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media
filed under Articles

From November 2025, our class, with the help of gardening teachers, managed to take care of caterpillars in our school garden and classroom. What started as a normal gardening session, ended up as a rescue mission for caterpillars and their eggs from our crops. we picked them up, observed them and protected them until they became butterflies! We also managed to learn why they are important for our environment!



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Juda’s tree

submitted by Kullegg San Nikola – Skola Dun Manwel Attard Wardija : Tango Dvalishvili 
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media
filed under Photo Story Photos

This photo story shows how a Judas tree changes through the seasons. In the first photo, the tree looks bare in winter, with no leaves or flowers. In the second photo, it is full of bright pink flowers in spring, showing new life and growth. In the third photo, the flowers have fallen to the ground, showing the end of this stage and the start of a new cycle. This highlights how trees follow natural cycles and depend on healthy environments to grow. An environmental problem is climate change and pollution, which can affect when trees grow, flower, and lose their leaves. We can help by planting more trees and reducing pollution.



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