Past Entries

Wasteland Comfort: A Cat’s Unlikely Resting Place

submitted by Malta Visual and Performing Arts : Jethro Azzopardi Duca 
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): other, school media
filed under One Take Photo Photos
awarded: Finalist

Amidst the beauty of the countryside, an abandoned sofa sits among scattered trash, an unwelcome reminder of illegal dumping. Yet, life finds a way—resting on the discarded furniture, a cat lounges as if this waste were placed here for its comfort. This ironic yet heartbreaking scene highlights the ongoing issue of waste disposal in rural areas. When people abandon their unwanted items in nature, they not only harm the environment but also disrupt local ecosystems.



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Waves of Waste: When Nature Meets Neglect

submitted by Malta Visual and Performing Arts : Jethro Azzopardi Duca 
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): other, school media
filed under One Take Photo Photos
awarded: Best Entry

This image captures the remains of a once-seaworthy boat, now stranded and deteriorating among overgrown vegetation and discarded waste. The peeling paint and broken structure tell a story of abandonment, while the surrounding litter highlights a broader issue—human neglect of both land and sea. Once a vessel of exploration, it now stands as a stark reminder of our responsibility toward the environment. Will we continue to let our surroundings decay, or will we take action to protect and restore them?



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Filling the void?

submitted by Malta Visual and Performing Arts : Jethro Azzopardi Duca 
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): other, school media
filed under One Take Photo Photos
awarded: Commended

In the heart of nature, a fallen tree trunk bears an unnatural burden—a plastic bottle lodged in its hollow core. Once a living part of the ecosystem, the tree now serves as a terrible reminder of human impact. While nature slowly decays, plastic lingers, resisting time and decomposition. This highlights the pressing need to rethink our waste habits before our footprints become permanent scars on the environment.



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Plastic Prison: The Harsh Truth of Marine Pollution

submitted by Malta Visual and Performing Arts : Kyle Jean Xuereb 
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media
filed under Photos Staged Campaign Photo
awarded: Finalist

Surrounded by plastic waste, this turtle setup highlights the severe threat of marine pollution. Turtles and other sea creatures often mistake plastic for food or become trapped in it, leading to injury or death. This image is a stark reminder of the urgent need to reduce plastic waste and protect our oceans before it’s too late



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Save the Hedgehogs

submitted by San Gwann Primary : Edoardo Baraggioli  for 7-10
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): other
filed under Short form campaign video Video Clips
awarded: Disqualified

We found this little hoglet in Pembroke. It was all alone probabbly because her mother had been run over or killed. We called Nature Trust to help her and now she is safe. But not all hedgehogs are so lucky. We must protect these beautiful creatures or else we’ll lose them forever.



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Drowning in Pollution: A Turtle’s Reality

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

These are the threats turtles and other sea creatures face every day. It shouldn’t be this way. We must protect all creatures in their natural environment by using less plastic disposables and disposing of our waste more responsibly.



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From Snowfall to Landfill

submitted by San Gwann Primary : Luca Daniele Xuereb 
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media
filed under One Take Photo Photos
awarded: Commended

A mound of dirty, melting snow sits by the roadside, covered in grime and debris from passing traffic. Atop the pile, a discarded plastic bottle rests, blending into the polluted slush. The contrast between the once-pure snow and the accumulated waste highlights the environmental impact of littering, even in winter settings.



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Drowning in Plastic

submitted by San Gwann Primary : Luca Daniele Xuereb 
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media
filed under Photos Staged Campaign Photo
awarded: Finalist

Aquarium fish swim among floating plastic waste, including a crushed water bottle, a clear food container, and an empty egg carton. The artificial lighting casts a blue hue over the scene, emphasizing the unnatural presence of pollution in an otherwise serene underwater environment. The contrast between the beauty of the fish and the disruptive plastic highlights the real-world issue of marine pollution and its impact on aquatic life.



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Organic vs. Mixed Waste

submitted by San Gwann Primary : Mia Vukicevic 
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media
filed under One Take Photo Photos
awarded: Commended

A group of organic waste bags, filled and neatly placed, sit by the side of the road, ready for collection. Beside them, a lone black garbage bag stands out, possibly containing non-organic waste. The scene highlights the importance of waste separation but also raises questions about proper disposal practices and whether all waste is being managed correctly.



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No Place like Nature

submitted by San Gwann Primary : Jamie Mangion 
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media
filed under Photo Story Photos
awarded: Finalist

Jamie 2 – Teaching the little ones about the importance of soil. Jamie 3 – Sowing seeds together. Jamie 8 – Summer Harvest Jamie 9 – Best environment for children to grow up in Jamie – Freedom to roam around. Nothing beats the smell of fresh moist grass with no pollution.



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