Marking this year’s edition of JC FestAmbjent (organised by the JC Environmental Committee) and the international Earth Day 2025, the Junior College students recently took part in a major survey on energy and water conservation — and their voices were loud and clear: young people care deeply about creating a more sustainable world — and they’re eager to act, at home, in school, and in society.

Here’s what students told us:

• 77.5% already switch off lights and electronics when not in use — but many want to make this everyone’s habit.
• 90.8% turn off taps while brushing teeth — but only 37.5% consistently take shorter showers.
• 67.5% use energy-efficient appliances, yet just 42.5% always check energy ratings before buying new devices — a simple step that could have a big impact.
• 75.8% support smart home tech like smart meters, timers, and motion sensors to cut waste of resources.
• 73.3% are open to using renewable energy like solar — but cost is a key barrier. 

• A striking 88.3% believe Maltese schools should lead by example with stronger energy-saving policies: think motion-sensor lights, water-saving taps, and solar panels on rooftops.
• Over 80% say current environmental education in Malta is insufficient — they want more: workshops, hands-on projects, and learning real-world solutions. 
• 82.5% support eliminating single-use plastics and installing refill stations at school.
• 90% believe collective action is essential — but they want schools to create more structured, engaging opportunities like eco-clubs, energy-saving competitions, and green challenges.

• 88.3% call for stronger government incentives — such as grants for solar panels, tax cuts for household water and energy efficiency, and subsidies for clean energy upgrades.
• Only 61.7% believe current national policies are effective — showing demand for stronger laws, better incentives, and more ambitious national action.
• 85% believe businesses, alongside schools and government, must prioritise sustainability.
• Students dream big: they want to triple the renewable energy use by 2030 and envision a future where homes, schools, and businesses are powered 100% by clean energy.

Students know that awareness alone is not enough – they want to be part of the solution. They are ready to make changes at home, challenge their schools to do more, and support ambitious government action for a cleaner, greener Malta. 

They believe that together, we can build a more sustainable world. But they also recognise the current “attitude–action gap” — without structured support, incentives, and leadership, sustainable choices will remain out of reach for many.

Let’s turn this generation’s passion into real progress. From shorter showers to rooftop solar panels, national clean energy campaigns, and smart government policies — every step counts.

 

Together, we can unite for a cleaner, brighter, renewable-powered future.

Are you ready to join the movement?

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