A series of clean-ups will be organised across Malta and Gozo as part of World Cleanup Day 2024, with 46 local councils benefiting from €65,000 in funding to support these activities.
This marks the second year of a financial scheme tied to the global initiative, which brings together millions of volunteers, governments, and organisations to tackle waste and promote a cleaner, more eco-friendly environment. World Cleanup Day 2024 will be celebrated on Friday, September 20.
The participating local councils will use the funds to organise clean-ups and waste collection activities in their communities throughout September.
The initiative aims to improve public spaces, including streets, gardens, beaches, and open areas.
Minister for National Heritage, Arts, and Local Government, Owen Bonnici, emphasised the significance of this effort, stating, “It sends a clear message about environmental responsibility and the importance of maintaining clean public spaces.”
Parliamentary Secretary for Local Government, Alison Zerafa Civelli, added that the project raises awareness of the need for cleanliness in public areas, noting that “a clean and healthy environment positively impacts human health and helps reduce illness.”
The initiative is designed to unite communities in promoting environmental change and to highlight the importance of maintaining a clean and healthy environment.
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