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First Steps taken Against Single Use Plastics

The European Commission has taken a leap forward in tackling plastic pollution, with new laws to reduce throwaway single-use plastics.

 
 
 
 
 

Beverage Container Return Scheme

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We are very pleased to see that in May 2018, the Ministry for the Environment, Sustainable Development and Climate Change have put forward a proposal for the Beverage Container Refund Scheme (BCRS), that is open for public consultation until the 30th of June.

 
 
 
 
 

1*c - Rising Stories from the front lines of climate change

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Stories from the front lines of climate change – 1*C Rising – is a collection of visuals accompanied by interviews, essays and quotes that elevates the voices from the Global South to the North, uncovering the culprits of climate impacts and environmental degradation while honoring…

 
 
 
 
 
What's in Season?
 
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What's in season - June

Every month we feature a fruit or vegetable that is in season, along with a fun fact or recipe idea. Finally, figs are back! After a few years of very minimal harvests, due to the devastating impact of the fig bark beetle, or Hypocrypahlus…

 
 
 
 
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Nature Keeper of the Month - Nataša Crnković (Bosnia & Herzegovina)

Keepers is an FoE Europe photographic exploration of a diverse network of people protecting nature across Europe. It highlights the tireless efforts made by activists and volunteers to undo the damage done to Europe's precious ecosystems by irresponsible human activity. Click here to find out more about  Nataša Crnković' and her efforts to defend rivers in Bosnia and Herzegovina from various threats, including hydroelectric power stations.

 
 
 
 
 

Green Resource Centre Fund

Green Resource Centre fund 

We are currently looking for your generous support in order to help us develop the first voluntary run service in Malta specifically aimed to assist members of the public with legal and generic aid on environmental related matters. Members of the public will be provided with expertise…

 
 
 
 
 

Become a Member

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At Friends of the Earth Malta, we know that there are some people that enjoy supporting local NGOs but not necessarily taking...

 
 
 
 
 
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Every donation, no matter how small, is an invaluable contribution towards Friends of the Earth Malta's work.

 
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