Stories For A Sustainable Future

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Roberto, Malta
Malta is the smallest member state in the European Union, endowed with a rich
history of being captured by imperialists. What makes Malta so great is its high
number of sunny days in a year, and the magnificent beaches, which span the whole
island. It is well known that Malta is one of the most unspoiled destinations for a
summer escape, with all the crystal clear waters that surround the Maltese islands. I
love the sea to the extent that I am an avid aquatic sportsman in open water diving
and rowing. It is our common human duty to safeguard our seas.
One of the most profound sustainability problems Malta is facing, is the amount of
plastic that is used in packaging and general waste that ends up in our waters. It is
detrimental to witness this at arm’s
length and to not act. Armed with
the knowledge of how damaging
plastic and general waste is for the
environment, we need to share our
concerns with the public of how harmful these materials can be to our
It is our common human
duty to safeguard our
seas.
waters and environmental ecosystems. Reducing our own use of disposable plastic is the smallest effort that each and every
one of us can make. This way, we can safeguard our children’s
future environment, by aiming for a waste-free world where each
material or product is recycled.
I wish that single-use plastic would be completely eradicated across
Europe, and that more sustainable materials would be used instead.
The European Commission has confirmed that, by 2030, all plastic
packaging will be reusable or recyclable. I believe that where there is
a will, there is a way, and I trust that if society is equipped with the
right mindset, we could reach the stars and beyond.
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Have you ever participated in a
climate march? Are you
engaged in other kinds of
initiatives against global
warming?
2
Do you notice any differences in
the weather conditions in your
region over the past few years?
3
Can you name three species of
animals and three species of
plants that are characteristic of
your region? Are they
endangered?
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