July 2018
 
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Green Resource Centre

We have been working on our Floriana based Green Resource Centre for the past 6 months but there is still ongoing work to be concluded.  

We are still 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.

 
 
 
 
 
News
 
 

Beverage Container Return Scheme

FoE Malta supports the introduction of the Beverage Container Refund Scheme (BCRS) and is pleased that a deposit scheme will be implemented by the end of 2019. This is a step in the right direction to both tackle the low recycling rates and also the issue with littering that is still widespread. We have submitted recommendation to make the scheme more effective.  We believe that it is important to make the BCRS more comprehensive and extending it to other packaging...

 
 
 
 
 

Citizens Demand an Alternative Vision

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A number of NGOs came together last month to demand alternative vision for urban development and transport projects in Malta. We demanded that priority is given by the Government to the well-being and health of our communities. Our vision is for a future which promotes and safeguards human well-being and protects the natural processes that support biodiversity, to ensure we can look forward to a liveable, healthy, safe and equitable future for our community.

 
 
 
 
 
Get Involved
 
Volunteers-day
 

Are you interested in volunteering with us?

We will be hosting a session for all those who are interested in volunteering with us to introduce our NGO, our current projects & campaigns and what work we need your help with. We are meeting on the 14th of July from 10am to 12pm in Floriana.

 
 
 
 
 
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TAKE ACTION!

In the wake of the uprooting of hundreds of trees all over Malta, the need to take action is now being felt stronger than ever. We are calling for anyone who is interested in joining us to participate in direct actions aimed at effectively stopping trees from being cut down.

 
 
 
 
 
 
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Steve Bonello ? Giving up is not an option

The question of what drives an activist to pursue their cause, in a country which has historically not been kind to those who voice an opposing opinion, has always fascinated me. For Steve Bonello, a veteran Maltese cartoonist, shying behind the idea that any issues which face Malta today can be a considered as a problem for future generations is an alien concept to him...

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

Every month we feature a fruit or vegetable that is in season, along with a fun fact or recipe idea. We've decided to take on the sweet, ubiquitous fruits this month?the delicious melon. 

 
 
 
 
 

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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