Past Entries

Filthy Water Reservoir

submitted by St Margaret College Secondary School Verdala Cospicua : Deacon Cauchi, Daniel Schembri  for 15-18
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): newspaper,school magazine,other,Displays at school
filed under Photos Reporting photo

Along bypass road in the direction towards Zejtun, a big water reservoir is contaminated by illegally dumped waste and grassy mosses. Heavy dump waste like bed mattresses, plastic and paper waste, broken glass and other illegal waste are continuously being thrown into this reservoir. In addition, the water reservoir has various cracks and each time it rains, the collected water drains out resulting in the loss of many gallons of water which could alternatively easily be used to irrigate the nearby fields. The vegetation and crops which grow in such fields continuously risk serious contamination due to the filthy water collected in this reservoir. Zejtun Local Council and the Malta Water Works were contacted to restore and clean up this water reservoir but the latter does not fall under their responsibility. Therefore, we recall on the private holder of this reservoir for immediate clean up and restoration of the reservoir.



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Less litter the better

submitted by St. Benedict Middle School : Katia Bugeja  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): website
filed under Photos Reporting photo

Please Do not put your cigarette butts on the ground. The fish crawl out at night to smoke them and we are trying to get them to quit.



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Less litter the better

submitted by St. Benedict Middle School : Katia Bugeja  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): website
filed under Photos Reporting photo

PITCH IN! Put trash in its place.



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Less litter the better

submitted by St. Benedict Middle School : Katia Bugeja  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): website
filed under Photos Reporting photo

The Earth is not your dumpster. Don’t be a Litterbug.



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Dumping zones – an eye sore

submitted by St Margaret College Secondary School Verdala Cospicua : Ismael Magro  for 15-18
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): newspaper,school magazine,other,School Exhibition
filed under Photos Reporting photo

No one can miss the heavy waste dump found in the area between Bulebel industrial area and bypass road when heading towards Zejtun. This area continuously suffers from contaminated heavy dump waste including television sets, broken glass, plastic and paper waste plus all sorts of other waste. Dumping waste is illegal not to mention an eye sore to the countryside. Moreover, it is detrimental to nearby fields, water resources and human health. The chemicals and non-biodegradable materials in the waste can affect the physical environment and the waterways by contaminating groundwater and soil. In this area, the illegal dumping of waste has become a huge environmental problem over the past years. Zejtun Local Council and the Malta Industrial Parks were contacted to clean up this illegal dump waste but this area does not fall under their responsibility. Therefore, we recall for an immediate clean up action by the responsible agency.



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Less litter the better

submitted by St. Benedict Middle School : Katia Bugeja  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): website
filed under Photos Reporting photo

You can’t Litter negativity Everywhere and then wonder Why you’ve got a trashy life!!



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Less litter the better

submitted by St. Benedict Middle School : Katia Bugeja  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): website
filed under Photos Reporting photo

Put waste In the right Place.



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Reusing and recycling different materials

submitted by St. Benedict Middle School : Katia Bugeja  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): website,school media
filed under Articles

A report on how to reduce litter by reusing glass jars and to use them to sell olives



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Capturing but not living the moment

submitted by Gozo College Middle School : Maia Camilleri  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): newspaper,school magazine,website,school media,other,Noticeboard, EkoSkola blog
filed under Photos Reporting photo

A lot of people waste magical moments by taking photos which they can then post on the media to say ‘I was there’. Just because we can capture the moment doesn’t mean that it is the best thing to do. The opportunity to stop and appreciate the moment is frequently missed. Think about the meaning of the moment. Value it with the heart and the eyes, and not through a lens. Don’t let capturing the moment stop you from living it!



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A Littered Picnic

submitted by Zejtun St Thomas More Secondary School : Yasmin Borg, Anis Riahi, Selma Zinou  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school magazine,website,other,School monitor in the reception area
filed under Photos Reporting photo

Enjoying a picnic in a public park and yet surrounded by litter. Is it so difficult to enjoy a picnic in the open air? Dumping litter onto the ground not only is an eyesore but also threatens wildlife. Littering also contributes to water pollution and costs the country money. Litter can also block drain pipes leading to more flooding. Furthermore, litter is also unhygienic and can lead to illness. The presence of litter indicates lack of respect for the other people living in the community. Why should we pay taxes to employ workers to clean our litter when we can all do our mite to deposit our litter in provided bins or take it home with us? Does it have to cost us so much effort and money to keep our country clean?



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