Photos

Green Hedgehog

submitted by Maria Regina College Mosta : Hayley Cilia  for 15-18
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media, website
filed under Photos Reporting photo
awarded: Best Entry, WasteServ Award

Reusing plastic objects giving them a second life is done regularly at Maria Regina College Mosta, where students research ways how to reuse waste and actually work together to make this happen. A cute soft hedgehog welcomes students into the garden where there are other various recycled objects that students can see and use. This is a simple example of how with some creativity lots of waste can be given a new life and eventually help in reducing the huge waste problem we have in Malta. Teaching is not just done through lessons, but mainly through presenting real live scenarios and solutions.



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Could be a picturesque photo

submitted by St Margaret College Secondary School Verdala Cospicua : Melvin Vella  for 15-18
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): Display at school, other, school magazine, website
filed under Photos Reporting photo
awarded: Commended

In this photo one can see a channel for irrigation water which needs to be cleared up of debris. The old rusty water tank at the entrance to the fields is creating visual pollution as well as water pollution. If this channel is cleared up anyone can take a picturesque photo!



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Being resourceful during war times!

submitted by St Margaret College Secondary School Verdala Cospicua : Elton Cachia, Haykim Buttigieg, Ilenia Grech, Lawrence Fenech, Mariah Sciberras, Megan Borg, Natashia Vella, Nathan Falzon  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): Display at school; Shared on dropbox with participating schools of GEW and national co ordinators for GEW across Europe, other, school magazine, website
filed under Photos Reporting photo
awarded: Participation

When interviewing the elderly at the Cospicua Home we realised how resourceful these persons were during the 2nd World War. They used their ingenuity to make new clothes for themselves, to make use of all the bits of food available and to create innovative ways of playing. We also need to use our creativity to combat the war against climate change and other environmental issues in the interests of all humanity. Let us be inspired by the people of the past in order to change our lifestyles for a better world!



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A stitch in time…

submitted by Gozo College Seondary School : Micheala Bajada  for 11-14
campaign: Litter Less Campaign Entry
dissemination(s): Ekoskola GCSS facebook page, other, school media, website
filed under Campaigning photo Photos
awarded: Finalist

Sometimes all that is needed is a small action at the right time. With a little effort from each of us we could make our island a cleaner place for everyone.



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In 50 years’ time…

submitted by Gozo College Seondary School : Marie Claire Borg  for 11-14
campaign: Litter Less Campaign Entry
dissemination(s): Ekoskola GCSS facebook page, other, school media, website
filed under Campaigning photo Photos
awarded: Commended

The peace and tranquillity of the sea shore is marred by the work of man. Although it’s a difficult task, given enough time nature will find a way to reverse the damage done.



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Good initiatives need maintenance too.

submitted by Gozo College Seondary School : Melanie Rose Zahra  for 15-18
campaign: Litter Less Campaign Entry
dissemination(s): Ekoskola GCSS facebook page, other, school media, website
filed under Campaigning photo Photos
awarded: Commended

In our country maybe more than others water is an invaluable resource and more needs to be done to encourage people to collect water in the most effective way possible. So why do we shoot ourselves in the foot by not maintaining the drainage system already in place? Apart from being an eyesore it defeats the whole purpose of the system.



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Home does not end at the front door

submitted by Gozo College Seondary School : Melanie Rose Zahra  for 15-18
campaign: Litter Less Campaign Entry
dissemination(s): Ekoskola GCSS facebook page, other, school magazine, school media
filed under Campaigning photo Photos
awarded: Commended

We pride ourselves in having organised homes and pleasant surroundings. Why does this not include public places which are ours as much as our own private homes? Our home is not defined by the boundaries of our house.



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Saving Tomorrow

submitted by Gozo College Seondary School : Owen Bugeja  for 11-14
campaign: Litter Less Campaign Entry
dissemination(s): Ekoskola GCSS facebook page, other, school media, website
filed under Campaigning photo Photos
awarded: 2nd place Litter less Campaign, WasteServ Award

Sometimes it seems a daunting effort to keep our countryside pristine as shown in this photo. But if everyone reaches out and does his/her effort we can all enjoy a view not littered by man-made materials which will outlast us all.



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There is more to it than meets the eye

submitted by St. Augustine College : Jamie Galea  for 11-14
campaign: Litter Less Campaign Entry
dissemination(s): Litter Less campaign noticeboard/ Parents Day, other, school magazine, school media
filed under Photos Reporting photo
awarded: Participation

A cigarette butt may seem inconspicuous but can cause a lot of harm. They can start a fire in a field or woodland. Harmful chemicals and microplastics from the filters can contaminate soil, water or the sea, accumulating along food chains in a variety of ecosystems.



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One individual’s effort will make a huge difference

submitted by St. Augustine College : Jamie Galea  for 11-14
campaign: Litter Less Campaign Entry
dissemination(s): Litter Less campaign noticeboard/ Parents Day, other, school magazine, school media
filed under Photos Reporting photo
awarded: Participation

Littering is an eye sore and gives a bad image to our town and country. Diseases can be easily spread by littering as it provides a breeding ground for pests. If water droplets collect in the trash, mosquitoes can lay eggs causing infestations and nasty bites.



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