4,000 Trees To Be Planted Thanks To Islands Cleanup Initiative

Sep 18 2023

More than 4,000 trees will be planted thanks to the Islands Cleanup initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry for the Environment, Energy and Enterprise.

The initiative, led by the Saving Our Blue campaign with the support of Project Green, brought together some 500 volunteers from 20 different government entities, NGOs and private companies. Overt the past few months, more than 2,000 tonnes of waste were collected from valleys and beach cleanups. In return, Project Green will plant 2 trees for every tonne of waste collected.

On World Cleanup Day, several volunteers joined yet another cleanup held yesterday in various locations, including Dwejra Lines and Wied is-Sewda. On Saturday 9th September, volunteers also took part in a cleanup in Gozo.

The Islands Cleanup initiative aims to increase awareness regarding the importance of preserving valleys, coastal and marine ecosystems, and other natural sites. It also strives to motivate government bodies, voluntary organisations, and the private sector to participate in the national endeavour to promote a greener and cleaner environment.

All illegally dumped material collected from the sites is separated on site according to waste separation regulations, thus also ensuring that any recyclable material collected is also processed for recycling.

Minister for the Environment Miriam Dalli thanked all the volunteers for participating in this cleanup campaign.

“For three consecutive years, this initiative has been successful in bringing together amazing volunteers to clean up our valleys and beaches. As a government, we will continue to work towards promoting and preserving open spaces, but it requires the collective efforts of everyone to maintain the cleanliness of places like valleys and beaches,” Minister Miriam Dalli said.

From his end, Project Green CEO Steve Ellul said “Together, we have joined forces with millions of volunteers from 197 countries to commemorate World Clean-Up Day, all sharing the goal of fostering a cleaner planet.” He emphasised the importance of community involvement, stating that people are actively participating in community projects to continue enhancing green spaces.

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Tributes Pour In For Late Firefighter Joseph Zammit

Sep 18 2023

Tributes have started pouring in for Joseph Zammit, a 48-year-old firefighter who unfortunately lost his life on Sunday after finding himself in difficulty whilst putting out a grass fire in Pembroke.

The Civil Protection Department issues a tribute post in honour of Zammit, stating that he had been serving for a very long time and that they will be offering all that his family requires in this trying time.

Zammit was also very much involved in the local feast, with the Parroċċa ta’ San Pietru fil-Ktajjen Birżebbuġa issuing a tribute post to the late firefighter.

‘Joseph used to participate in various activities, among them the Sports Rally and the Village Square Christmas’, the parish explained.

On behalf of MaltaDaily, we offer our sincerest condolences to all his loved ones.

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Animals & Everyday Objects Come Together in French Artists’ Bizarre Project

Sep 17 2023

In the ever-evolving world of contemporary art, French artists ‘Les Créatonautes’ are pioneering a unique and enchanting fusion of everyday objects and the natural world.

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Their Instagram page serves as a canvas for their extraordinary creations, where animals and objects meld seamlessly into stunning abstract artworks. With the motto ‘The world is moving, the world is changing,’ this group of French artists bridges the realms of modern art and genetics to bring forth a fresh and captivating perspective.

On their Instagram, followers are treated to a visual feast that includes a raptor head crafted from grapes, a cauliflower eagle soaring through the surreal skies, a playful bread dog, and a swift banana cheetah. These astonishing creations reflect the boundless imagination and technical prowess of Les Créatonautes, as they seamlessly blend the ordinary with the extraordinary.

At the time of writing, Les Créatonautes have amassed over 128,000 followers on Instagram, a testament to the appeal of their art. With their imaginative and grounded approach to blending the everyday with the extraordinary, this French art collective is bringing a breath of fresh air to the contemporary art scene.

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Malta’s Civil Protection & AFM Recover 80 Bodies from Storm Daniel Aftermath in Libya

Sep 17 2023

In a poignant and humanitarian effort, Civil Protection Malta and the Armed Forces of Malta have undertaken intensive search and recovery operations in Libya, retrieving the bodies of 80 individuals from both land and sea.

This collaborative effort reflects the commitment of Maltese officials to provide assistance and support in the wake of the devastating aftermath of Storm Daniel in the region.

The operation involved meticulous search efforts along the Libyan coast where, apart from the arduous task of recovering the deceased, there was a critical moment when a Libyan rescue swimmer required urgent medical assistance. The incident occurred approximately 10 nautical miles away from Derna, where a rescue swimmer lost consciousness and required immediate assistance.

Further updates can be followed on the Sigurtà, Civil Protection Malta and Armed Forces of Malta (AFM) page. A recent AFM update showed that on Saturday, the CPD and AFM team aboard Malta’s P61 was returning to the island following the intense operation.

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