Past Entries

THE EARTH HAS EMOTIONS TOO

submitted by MARIA REGINA COLLEGE NAXXAR MIDDLE SCHOOL : STACY CERNIGLIARO  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): website
filed under Photos Reporting photo



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Sustainable Mobility

submitted by St Ignatius College Luqa Primary : Matteo Farrugia  for 7-10
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): Green artists competition by MTA, other, school media, website
filed under Campaigning video Video Clips
awarded: Honorable Mention

In this video Matteo wanted to demonstrate that we can all do our part by changing our habits such as walking to school instead of going by car. By using different methods of transport such as bikes, scooters, public transport and investing in greener cars we can make our mobility more sustainable. It is also healthier amd much more fun too!



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Let’s go with an ethical wardrobe!

submitted by St Nicholas College Secondary School Ħad-Dingli : Sara Marie Mifsud  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): newsletter Newsbreak of Ministry of Education, other, website
filed under Articles
awarded: Finalist

Clothes made from trash? Really? Yes you could be wearing clothes made from recycled fibres or materials. Our budding environmental reporters went to a local shopping mall to ask shoppers whether they are aware that clothes made from recycled fibres are all the trend. And what did they discover? Shoppers are aware that there are many clothes brands that are making clothes from recycled fibres and materials. But most of them don’t know that you can actually buy them from local shops! Read this report to learn more about this issue!



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Every tiny effort helps

submitted by Gozo College Middle School : Elena Attard  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): Eco Schools/YRE noticeboard, newspaper, other, school magazine, school media, website
filed under Photos Reporting photo
awarded: Commended

While walking along one of the most beautiful valleys in Gozo, I came across these plastic bags spoiling the natural surroundings. It is a known fact that plastic takes years to decompose. This valley is only a stone throw away from Ramla Bay and all litter including plastic ends up in the sea thus harming sea creatures either through entanglement or ingestion. What can we do? How can we stop this? Education is the key to influence others to behave correctly when dealing with environmental issues. Here are some suggestions; • Practice the 3Rs : Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. • Increase more waste bins everywhere in order to prevent people littering in the environment. • Try to reduce the usage of plastic and find other environment friendly alternatives. • Organise more clean up activities. Every little effort goes a long way for a better, safer and cleaner environment.



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A rare sight!

submitted by Gozo College Middle School : Mattea Zammit  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): EkoSkola/YRE noticeboard, newspaper, other, school magazine, school media, website
filed under Photos Reporting photo

Can you spot the ladybug? There are only 4500 species of ladybugs left on our planet. Let’s help protect these small but mighty pollinators.



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Save the species!

submitted by Gozo College Middle School : Martha Sultana  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): Ekoskola noticeboard, other, school magazine, school media, website
filed under Photos Reporting photo

We, the people of the planet, are responsible of making Earth a safe home. Humans are capable of the impossible but what’s possible for the little creatures that wander through the earth? Pollution and habitat damage that we created is posing danger for these unique creatures. Hedgehogs are decreasing because they can get hit by cars, get entangled in litter or simply because their natural habitat is shrinking to satisfy our greed. With a little extra effort, we can all live in harmony.



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Help! Help!

submitted by DINGLI PRIMARY : Eliza Abela  for 7-10
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): College website and fb page, other, school magazine, website
filed under Campaigning photo Photos
awarded: Finalist

Plastic is suffocating and polluting all forms of life on Earth! (Photo was taken under adult supervision. The intention of the student submitting this photo was not to promote dangerous practices but to emphasise that excessive plastic usage is suffocating the planet and humanity).



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Sustainable Mobility

submitted by DINGLI PRIMARY : Jade Muscat  for 7-10
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): College website and fb page, other, school magazine, website
filed under Campaigning video Video Clips
awarded: Commended

The aim of this video clip is to promote more eco-friendly alternatives to transportation. Being mindful of our choices of transportation minimises car travel and results in reduced environmental footprint.  



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Abandoned Paws

submitted by DINGLI PRIMARY : Lauren Micallef  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): College website and fb page, other, school magazine, website
filed under Articles
awarded: Commended

Unfortunately, there are still many stray cats on our streets. Animal Welfare are doing their utmost to control this situation, but people need to be more aware of it.What can we do to help these creatures who contribute so much to the mental health of their owners?



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Maltese Islands Biodiversity Faces Extinction!

submitted by DINGLI PRIMARY : Nicholas Micallef  for 7-10
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): College website and fb page, other, school magazine, website
filed under Articles

The Maltese Islands’ biodiversity is under threat, and something must be done in the coming years. Although the islands are home to a lot of different animals, insects and plants, they are all facing multiple threats. These species include the Maltese Horned Pondweed, the Tadpole Shrimp and the endemic orchid species, Maltese Pyramidal Orchid.



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