Commended

A Timeless Beauty

submitted by Ninu Cremona Gozo College Secondary School : Allison Li Ana Dempsey 
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): School magazine, school media
filed under One Take Photo Photos
awarded: Commended

Will this unspoiled landscape remain for future generations, or will human impact rewrite the scene?



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Nature meets infrastructure

submitted by Ninu Cremona Gozo College Secondary School : Allison Li Ana Dempsey 
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): School magazine, school media
filed under One Take Photo Photos
awarded: Commended

While waste bins provide a solution, responsible disposal is key. Can we balance tourism with environmental preservation?



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A delicate balance: urban expansion meets nature’s serenity”.

submitted by Ninu Cremona Gozo College Secondary School : Allison Li Ana Dempsey 
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media, website
filed under One Take Photo Photos
awarded: Commended

How can we ensure that progress does not come at the cost of our environment?”



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A Sea of Waste

submitted by Ninu Cremona Gozo College Secondary School : Allison Li Ana Dempsey 
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media, website
filed under One Take Photo Photos
awarded: Commended

A sea of memories or a sea of waste? Abandoned tyres like this one pollute marine ecosystems, leaching toxic chemicals and harming aquatic life. The ocean is not a landfill—every action counts.



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Footprints Fade, But Waste Remains

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

This is a disappointing image that highlights the issue of littering on beaches. The abandoned trash, plastic bottles, and other waste contrast with the otherwise beautiful setting, showing the negative impact of human behavior on the environment. This image captures the aftermath of a day at the beach—towels, flip-flops, and, most strikingly, scattered waste left behind by visitors. While people come to enjoy the sun, sand, and sea, they often forget their responsibility to keep nature clean. Plastic bottles, cups, and other litter left carelessly on the shore will eventually find their way into the ocean, harming marine life and polluting the environment. It’s a stark reminder that protecting our beaches starts with simple actions—taking our trash with us.



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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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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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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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The Black Mark of Pollution

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

A pile of large limestone rocks is seen in a rural setting, with black plastic waste entangled among them. The plastic appears to be deteriorating and partially melted, possibly due to prolonged exposure to sunlight or fire. Rusty metal rods protrude from the rocks, adding to the sense of environmental neglect. Dry shrubs and a small green bush grow nearby, contrasting with the unnatural black plastic. The scene highlights the issue of improper waste disposal and its impact on natural landscapes.



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