From the more than 220 entries seeking to portray the contestants' view of packaging waste, these three candidates' photos stood out for their creativity, innovation and simplicity and because they suggested a change in behaviour.

Given the quality of the entries, the judging panel decided to award honourable mentions to Alberto Vale and Laura Van Hoeyland.

The best 14 photos on the recycling of glass, plastic and metal packaging will be on display at FNAC in Alfragide from 16 November to 5 January. Next year, they will be exhibited at FNAC Mar Shopping from 28 January to 28 March.

"The competition was a way of involving the public even more in recycling, as it enabled them to give their points of view on such an important area to the country's sustainability. Visitors to the exhibition will be surprised at the creativity of the works. Just like in real life, packaging waste has gained new life in these pictures," said Luís Veiga Martins, Managing Director of Sociedade Ponto Verde, the company responsible for organising and managing the take-back and recovery of packaging waste in Portugal.

The 200 or so entries were judged by a panel consisting of Sociedade Ponto Verde, Augusto Brázio (Kameraphoto) and Instituto Português de Fotografia. The winners received gift vouchers from FNAC, SPV's partner in this project.