Past Entries

Scorching heat!

submitted by Dun Manwel Attard St Nicholas College Wardija school : Clarissa Zammit 
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media
filed under One Take Photo Photos
awarded: Participation

This metal animal statue is left outside, exposed to all elements. Thus ending up getting rusted. Not being protected, it is being left losing its function. Rusting is the result of the reaction of iron and oxygen which is the iron oxide, which is the reddish-brown that is shown on the outer part of the object. The presence of water or air moisture catalyses the reaction taking place. Rusting can lead to pollution because when the metals corrode, they release harmful substances into the environment, such as the soil, water and air. This can be harmful to plants, animals and humans.



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Sun Exposure

submitted by Dun Manwel Attard St Nicholas College Wardija school : Jake Briffa 
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media
filed under One Take Photo Photos
awarded: Participation

This plastic boot has undergone several changes due to sun exposure. UV rays caused it to degrade, become brittle and crack. Furthermore, it lost its original colour.



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The Lovely Flower

submitted by Dun Manwel Attard Wardija School St Nicholas College : Yakira Demicoli Thornton 
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media
filed under One Take Photo Photos
awarded: Commended

This lovely flower called hibiscus, grew in the wild and it has a number of environmental contributions to the ecosystem. It is rich in nectar making it attractive to pollinators like bees and butterflies. In addition, birds and insects feed on this plant’s seeds.



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What’s for Dinner

submitted by Dun Manwel Attard St.Nicholas College : Sheldon Cilia 
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media
filed under One Take Photo Photos
awarded: Commended

This fascinating natural phenomenon portrays a mushroom that has grown among other vegetation. This plays an important role in the breaking down of organic matter and recycling nutrients in the soil.



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Digging Away at OUR Future

submitted by St Michael Foundation : Jack Hammett 
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): other, School magazine, school media
filed under One Take Photo Photos
awarded: Honorable Mention

This photograph captures a moment of contrast—looking through a window of vibrant plants at a digger tearing up the road. It symbolizes how urban development and construction are gradually eroding the natural world around us, raising questions about the long-term impact of such changes on our environment and future. We need balance between progress and nature.



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A Question of Values

submitted by St Michael Foundation : Jack Calleja 
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): other, School magazine, school media
filed under One Take Photo Photos
awarded: Commended

This series of three images forces us to ask the difficult question: why would anyone think this is okay? The first image shows an old, abandoned building filled with discarded human waste, a stark symbol of neglect. The second captures a palm tree being uprooted, its deep roots torn from the earth after years of growth. The final image reveals the harsh intrusion of industry against the scenery of beautiful turquoise waters. These unsettling scenes challenge us to reflect on the choices that harm our environment and question the value we place on nature’s beauty. Why?



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Silent Shorelines: December’s Forgotten Bin’s

submitted by St Michael Foundation : Chloe Coppini 
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): other, School magazine, school media
filed under One Take Photo Photos
awarded: Commended

This set of three images captures the stark contrast of our beaches in the colder months, where natural beauty lies untouched yet abandoned. While the shorelines are quiet and serene, the lingering presence of discarded bins scattered across the sand serves as a haunting reminder of human impact. It’s a sharp contrast to the bustling summer season, when every inch of sand is claimed by umbrellas, sunbeds, and discarded rubbish. These images urge us to reflect on our responsibility to keep our beaches clean year-round.



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What a Pain to see a Crane

submitted by St Michael Foundation : Skylar Galea 
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): other, School magazine, school media
filed under One Take Photo Photos
awarded: Finalist

This powerful image highlights the growing issue of over construction in Malta and the relentless pace of development. The towering cranes symbolize how the balance between preserving our natural environment and the drive for expansion is increasingly tipped in favour of greed. The photograph raises the urgent question: When will this rapid development stop, and how much more of our landscape will be lost in the process?



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Suffocating Under Plastic – Our Planet Can’t Breathe!

submitted by Malta Visual and Performing Arts : Jethro Azzoaprdi Duca 
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media
filed under Photos Staged Campaign Photo
awarded: Commended

Our planet is suffocating—wrapped in plastic pollution. This image symbolizes how human activity is choking the Earth, pushing ecosystems to the brink. It’s time to break free from plastic dependence and protect our future!



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Separate to save the Planet!

submitted by Dun Manwel Attard St Nicholas College Wardija school : Aidan Farrugia, Axel Gialanze, Jack Bliss  for 15-18
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media
filed under Short form campaign video Video Clips
awarded: Resisles Best Entry

RESILSE This short video highlights the importance to separate right our waste. Putting food scraps in the general waste rather than in the organic bins have numerous harmful effects on our environment. If thrown wrongly, food will end up in landfills where it decomposes and produce methane which is a harmful greenhouse gas that contributes significantly to climate change. Furthermore, one may consider preparing his own food buy planning ahead rather then buying ready-made take-away food which includes a lot of packaging, further harming the environment. Youtube link attached: https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2Fm72uUaUawHs%3Fsi%3DwUkdy9WL0noUimAp%26fbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0X5E5UPzlPRnX7eQMm6ep8-GpsrgwuIqGUIoJol4utA36ir9YzccMo9yM_aem_s7OZcqrWPCicYTp2qxc3-A&h=AT3KPzgCB5cx6JEjsDoaxE0kC7193v47KhsdcJoEf1Cvl4YIrZsyr7442d2BAkXPvXm21Ks4AOfSiPAiFSGucEDlNYHfUieeWiOkNkixj_amAPZqZ-mINB9qsr6NJxmKLNU



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