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Average annual salary in 2022 was €20,989, 16.8% of Malta residents were at risk of poverty

The Malta Independent 23 Jul 2024
The poverty risk rate for Malta was 16.8% whilst for Gozo and Comino, it was 15.1% ... Municipal waste generation amounted to over 328,000 tonnes, which was an increase of 0.5% for Malta and an increase of 6.5% for Gozo and Comino in 2022 over 2018.
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Join the crowd to turn the tide on ocean plastic pollution

The Malta Independent 07 Jul 2024
... to help purchase an ocean plastics recycling machine for Żibel, a registered voluntary organisation and eNGO working to reduce Malta's waste and restore the island's natural environment.
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TMID Editorial: Recycling and pending issues

Independent Online 06 Jul 2024
Recycling has really taken off in Malta, which is great for the environment, but issues still remain ... “It is clear that the public is a firm believer in the benefits of proper waste management ... Keeping Malta clean takes a collective effort.
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Recycling rates almost tripled over the past decade – WasteServ

Independent Online 03 Jul 2024
It said that Malta registers record numbers in sustainable waste disposal ... "In addition, when compared to the same period last year, Malta registered a 12% increase in the collection of organic waste during the first six months of 2024.
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Those responsible for tampering of government tenders should take responsibility, says PN

Independent Online 28 Jun 2024
By 2018, after the waste problem had continued to get worse, Prime Minister Robert Abela said that it was time for Malta to have an incinerator, and that the incinerator would have to be 190,000 tonnes due to the increase in Malta’s population.
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Michelin star chef to lead zero waste cooking workshops

The Malta Independent 27 Jun 2024
... of a NWAMI International Malta initiative to combat food waste and build a sense of togetherness and common purpose.
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Wedding near Red Tower leaves site littered with waste; Rangers file police report

The Malta Independent 24 Jun 2024
A wedding held near the Red Tower in Mellieha left the site littered with waste for the whole of the ...
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Court annuls Magħtab incinerator tender, orders new adjudication process

Independent Online 20 Jun 2024
The Magħtab incinerator is expected to process 192,000 tonnes of non-recyclable waste annually and is a crucial cog in Malta’s waste management plan. The incineration of waste will help reduce the dependence on landfills.
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A historic revival: The €35 million St John’s Gardens project

The Malta Independent 14 Jun 2024
... of The Phoenicia Malta's grounds ... Efforts to reduce energy and water consumption and minimise waste are integral to the design, reinforcing The Phoenicia Malta's commitment to eco-friendly operations.
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A country shaken, an overshadowed election the deal that rocked the islands

Independent Online 02 Jun 2024
The infamous hospitals deal has shaken Malta ... So much time has been wasted. In an interview with The Malta Independent on Sunday, ... Adrian Delia, in an interview with The Malta Independent on Sunday, said.
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Six bids submitted to turn Marsascala waste plant into 'green oasis'

Independent Online 31 May 2024
“WasteServ remains committed to advancing Malta’s waste management plan — this is the only way we can reduce landfilling to reach EU targets, while creating space for more green ...
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EU Commission opens three infringement procedures against Malta

Independent Online 23 May 2024
Infringement procedures have been opened by the European Commission against Malta over issues relating to environmental justice, energy efficiency and the digital economy ... nature, waste management and water policy.".
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TMID Editorial: Years lost

Independent Online 21 May 2024
or perhaps at least be in the stages of construction by now? So much time has been wasted, so much time has been lost. The President of the Medical Association of Malta, Martin Balzan, had told The ...
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Mt Carmel’s acute psychiatry services to move to Mater Dei’s former psychiatric ward this year

Independent Online 20 May 2024
The President of the Medical Association of Malta (MAM) Martin Balzan said in an interview with The Malta Independent on Sunday that the country has wasted 11 years of investment for health ...
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ECOHIVE Academy opens its door: an innovative educational hub to promote sustainable practices

The Malta Independent 06 May 2024
A new interactive and educational centre situated within the Marsaskala Family Park has opened its door to the general public, welcoming all those interested in learning more about Malta’s waste management systems and good practices.
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