The discussion about landfills has sent several people scurrying to suggest that incineration, or a similar technology is adopted instead...
Press Releases
FoE Malta’s submissions on terms of reference for EIA for GF 3627/03 Restoration of quarries by infilling with Inert & non-hazardous waste Qrendi and Siggiewi
The terms of reference for the above application should consider as a minimum: the zero option: ie that the so-called...
FoE objects to idea and choice of ‘temporary’ sites
FoE Malta would like to meet the minister responsible for resources to discuss the idea that Malta needs two landfill...
Temporary landfills should be avoided
The plans to have temporary landfills should be avoided, Friends of the Earth said today. The government should make public...
Oil Dumping at Maghtab
The authorities handling of the dumping of oil from the ‘Kronviken’ leaves much to be desired, Friends of the Earth...
Save that oil
Friends of the Earth (Malta) urges all catering establishments that normally throw away used vegetable oil to get in touch...
Government should go for two-way
Given that Malta does not seem likely to obtain derogation to retain glass for soft drinks, the government should now...
MEPA doublespeak – landfill site selection process should be widened
During a recent meeting held between officials of the ‘Malta Environment and Planning Authority’ and ‘Friends of the Earth (Malta)’...
Waste management strategy needs adjusting
The waste management strategy that the government has adopted could fall short of being a big step forward for Malta,...
FoE welcomes waste strategy
Friends of Earth (Malta) welcomes government’s decision to adopt the waste management strategy recommended by EU approved consultants Carl Bro...
Figures used to justify need for incineration are wrong
The figures used by the EU approved consultants to justify the need for incineration in Malta are wrong, Friends of...
Important information about waste management strategy being kept from the public
While the public is being asked to comment on Malta’s proposed waste management strategy by 21 August, this is proving...