Past Entries

The Ocean is not an Ash Tray

submitted by DINGLI PRIMARY : Shelleyzia Grech  for 7-10
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): other, School magazine, school media
filed under Articles

The ocean is not an ashtray. It is a living system that regulates climate, supports biodiversity and sustains life on Earth. When we protect it we protect ourselves. The next time you stand by the sea, look down again. What you see is not just sand, but it is a choice. A choice between careless habits and conscious stewardship. The future of our oceans depends on which decision we make and how responsible we are for our environment. The most littered item on Earth starts between two human fingers. Your five minute smoke becomes a decade of pollution. Every action has a ripple effect!



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A Forest Choking on Plastic

submitted by DINGLI PRIMARY : Matthias Mercieca 
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): other, School magazine, school media
filed under Photos Staged Campaign Photo

The birds are flying but the forest is suffocating because of the plastic. – AI generated image



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Malta’s Food Fight: Battling Climate Change

submitted by DINGLI PRIMARY : Lea Summer Bugeja  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): other, School magazine, school media
filed under Articles

Malta’s food supply faces growing pressures from climate change. Extreme weather and limited farmland challenge local farming, while reliance on imports exposes the islands to global market fluctuations. However, solutions exist such as modern farming techniques, efficient water management, government support, and promotion of locally grown produce can all strengthen Malta’s food system. By combining these efforts, Malta can ensure a more reliable, sustainable, and reliant supply of food for future generations.



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Waiting for a Second Chance

submitted by DINGLI PRIMARY : Katrina Pauline Buhagiar Gatt Livori 
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): other, School magazine, school media
filed under One Take Photo Photos

Two old broken cars sit quietly under a wide green tree, covered in dust and missing parts. They look like they are waiting for someone to fix them and bring them back to life.



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Gridlock in Our Streets: A Daily Struggle

submitted by DINGLI PRIMARY : Kaiden Cauchi 
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): other, School magazine, school media
filed under One Take Photo Photos

Traffic congestion is affecting our community every day. Cars line up in blocks, wasting fuel, polluting the air, and stressing drivers. Solutions could include better public transport, carpooling, and safer bike lanes. Let’s raise awareness and push for changes that make our streets safer and cleaner for everyone.



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The Phantom of the Tree!

submitted by gozo college Mons Giovanni Andrea Vella Zebbug Primary School : Alexander Micallef, Redeemer Zammit, Sven Buttigieg 
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): website
filed under One Take Photo Photos

The plastic is everywhere, even high up in a tree … it is like a ghost which is found in all nature. We must work hard to reduce the plastics from around us, thus, killing the phantom of the tree!



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I want to break free!

submitted by gozo college Mons Giovanni Andrea Vella Zebbug Primary School : Almina Komurcu, Eric Borg, Panka Kiraly 
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): other, website
filed under One Take Photo Photos

The tree in the caption is as if it is trying to get free from the bamboo pole which is keeping it still. Mankind needs to give nature its freedom and does not try to control and meddle with it, basing this ‘right’ on his knowledge.



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A never-ending trail of trash heading to sea

submitted by St Joseph Junior School Sliema : Nina Camilleri 
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): other, school media, website
filed under One Take Photo Photos



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This photo shows cigarette butts thrown on the ground near the sea. Cigarette butts are very harmful because they contain toxic chemicals that can wash into the sea and hurt marine life. This pollution could easily be avoided if people disposed of their waste properly.

submitted by St Joseph Junior School Sliema : Elenia Axiaq 
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): other, school media, website
filed under One Take Photo Photos



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What nature has built, Majestic and beautiful, Cold hands pick apart.

submitted by St Joseph Junior School Sliema : Sophia Pace Mizzi 
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): other, school media, website
filed under One Take Photo Photos



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