This February, we’re launching a plant-based themed month, and we’re inviting restaurants across Malta to collaborate with us.
Category: Blog
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Reducing Food Waste by Donating Surplus Food
One of FoEM’s core missions is to reduce food waste and find ways to make food accessible to everyone.
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Roots & Reuse: repairing as an act of resistance in a consumerist society
On the 29th of November, Friends of the Earth Malta organised Roots & Reuse, a Repair Café. Between 11am and 3pm, people visited our office in Floriana to repair a wide range of items, from watches and small electronics to clothes and bicycles, all free of charge, thanks to the generous support of our community of volunteers.
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Erbgħin Sena Għall-Ambjent: 4 Decades of Championing Environmental Action
As the year draws to a close, so does Friends of the Earth Malta’s (FoEM) celebration of the 40th anniversary since its founding as Żgħażagħ Għall-Ambjent. The NGO is humbled to have reached this milestone and deeply grateful for the journey thus far.
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Bringing residents together: Cottonera Community Assembly
In November, we held another community assembly as part of the Save Our Shores (SOS) Project. It follows community assemblies we held in various other locations around the Maltese Islands, such as: Manoel Island, Valletta and Floriana, Gozo, and Marsascala. The aim of these assemblies is to bring residents together to discuss issues of common concern – especially in relation to the sea.
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Connecting with Nature in Urban Areas
This was one of the statements received as feedback to our November workshop on Nature Connection in Urban Areas. This activity was made possible by the DLE’s Funding Scheme to Develop Non-Formal Learning Opportunities for Adults in Malta & Gozo. The session, which was held at our Green Resource Centre was attended by adults from various backgrounds, nationalities and with different interests.
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Fourth episode of FoEM Podcast: Sustainability and zero waste in businesses with Kate de Cesare
The fourth episode of FoEM podcast is out! 🎙 Our Zero Waste Campaigner Beth Fiteni has a chat with Kate de Cesare, the Chief Sustainability Officer at Eden Leisure Group. Together, they explore the themes of sustainability and zero waste in large businesses – and how even details can help moving forward 🌱 Kate de...
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Our Journey to the Plant-Based Food Summit in Copenhagen
When we arrived in Copenhagen this October, we stepped into a moment of history in the making. Denmark - the country that still holds the world’s highest meat production per capita - has become the first nation to adopt a Plant-Based Food Action Plan, and is now pushing for a similar transition at EU level during its presidency.
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Help us reduce food waste in Malta
Help us reduce food waste in Malta together! Have you ever wondered how much food is wasted in our homes, businesses, and communities? Food Connect is a project to raise awareness and also to develop an app for food sharing in Malta. But we need your help!
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Seasonal Recipe: Creamy Pumpkin Risotto
Risotto is a plate from Northern Italy in which the rice is slowly cooked until it becomes creamy. In this version, it is served with a creamy pumpkin sauce. Ideal for the cold days of autumn!