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The Global Plastic Treaty: Slow progress in the International Fight Against Plastic Pollution
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The Global Plastic Treaty: Slow progress in the International Fight Against Plastic Pollution

Despite positive steps taken in recent years in the European Union (for example, the SUP directive) and in Malta (particularly the BCRS system), the world is still drowning in plastic pollution. Malta is no exception, and plastic recycling alone is not the solution. In fact, Malta was the worst recycler of plastic packaging in the...

The Plastic Crisis: Top priority now is to turn off the tap
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The Plastic Crisis: Top priority now is to turn off the tap

Nearly 50 participants delved into the real Story of Plastics, discussing fears, hopes, and actions essential for addressing the plastic crisis. The documentary screening of The Story of Plastic and panel discussion on November 17th were organized together with student organisations at the University of Malta as part of the European Week for Waste Reduction....

Failure is not an option: Malta’s waste management crisis
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Failure is not an option: Malta’s waste management crisis

Malta’s waste management crisis is a complex problem. Decades of overconsumption and a lack of political will to address the issue have led to a situation where the country is producing more waste than it can sustainably manage. The problem has been exacerbated in recent years by the country’s growing population, the tourism boom, and...

A Renewable Energy Community in Malta?
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A Renewable Energy Community in Malta?

In May, we organised a screening of the documentary ‘We the Power’ and a discussion on Community Energy together with the Marsaskala Residents Network, at Jacob’s Brew cafe in Marsakala. We were joined by Victor Fiorini from the Malta Co-operative Federation, alongside residents from Marsaskala and other interested citizens for a discussion on the prospects...

FoE Malta welcomes introduction of Beverage Container Refund Scheme
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FoE Malta welcomes introduction of Beverage Container Refund Scheme

Friends of the Earth Malta is very pleased to see that finally the Beverage Container Refund Scheme (BCRS) will be implemented as of the 14th of November 2022. This is one measure through which Malta will hopefully reach its recycling targets. In a nutshell, the bottle refund scheme will require certain beverage containers placed on...

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