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Category: Resource use
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NASPLY Project Successfully Empowers Youth and Strengthens Social Permaculture Across Europe
The key outcomes of the NASPLY Project: Youth Empowerment, Training and Resources, Community Impact, and Collaborative Success
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European Week for Waste Reduction: How Friends of the Earth Malta is Championing the Cause
European Week for Waste Reduction (EWWR) is a vital annual initiative aimed at promoting sustainable resource and waste management practices - Learn how Friends of the Earth Malta (FoEM) participated in this year's events!
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Input on Guidelines for Catering Establishments on Alternatives to Food Containers and Cups
This week, in response to a public consultation (NL-0020-2024) from the the Ministry for the Environment, Energy and Regeneration of the Grand Harbour, Friends of the Earth Malta (FOEM) submitted their input regarding Guidelines for Catering Establishments on Food Containers and Beverage Cups.
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New bins installed in the Floriana market area
The initiative aims to address the longstanding issue of improper waste disposal, particularly in the vicinity of the popular Sunday market and the transport Malta driving test centre.
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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Old Comino Bakery Crowdfunding Launched
Friends of the Earth Malta condemns the illegal roadworks at the iconic Blue Lagoon in Comino. This has become a worrying trend