Malta Environment News

Though they have survived fires, insect outbreaks and logging, the forests of Europe may now face their biggest challenge ever: climate change.

The timber industry currently wastes huge amounts of precious wood by-products like chips, shavings and sawdust that could otherwise be put to use. European researchers, with the support of EU funding, are finding new ways to reduce waste.

BPC International, the Malta-based marketing communications agency, has won an expanded public relations remit to promote the EU-funded SafeMed II Project across the entire Mediterranean region.

Open-ocean shark populations throughout the world are dropping, not only due to overfishing but also from inadvertent captures by fishermen in search of tuna.

Tomorrow’s plastics could come from an unusual source: slaughterhouse waste. European researchers are developing new approaches to produce biodegradable plastics from the waste products without using fossil fuels.

Bluefin tuna is so highly prized that it is being driven to extinction from the high seas due to intensive and often illegal fishing.

- In an effort to improve access for rock climbers within the popular climbing site of Wied il-Għasel, the Malta Rock Climbing Club (MRCC) recently uncovered sections of a staircase which forms part of the Victoria Lines defensive wall.

Twenty-one tourist destinations from across Europe were awarded the title of ‘2011 European Destination of Excellence in Tourism and Regeneration of Physical Sites’ at a Gala Awards ceremony in Brussels on 27 September 2011.

Le Méridien St Julians Hotel & Spa in Malta works towards sustainability in tourism with Travelife.

One Blue Lemon is promoting the plant-cube, a plant in a box, with a large advertising potential. The plant cube puts a bit of greenery on your target client's desk or table and also puts your message there as well.

One Blue Lemon is offereing a little nature reserve that sits on the desk, and can be fully branded with your company message and logo.

Memo-garden is a new product that One Blue Lemon is offering that is a memo holder, is a patch of green on the desk and most importantly a promotional product.

The herbs-garden is a nostalgic-looking promotional plant and herbs product available with just 250 units.

Another promotional plant in One Blue Lemon's plant and green range with a small jute-bag holds a peat tab and seeds.

At 8.30pm on Saturday 26 March 2011, lights will switch off around the globe for the Earth Hour. Fully supported by its mother company Starwood, Le Méridien St Julians Hotel & Spa will adopt the initiative for the 3rd consecutive year.

Aucun doute possible, vous avez besoin de ce produit !

You need this; there is no doubt about it; whether for everyday use or an end of world scenario

The 2nd edition of the National School Battery Collection Campaign, an environmental initiative aimed at raising awareness amongst students about the need for the proper disposal of batteries, has led to the collection of a record 9000kg of batteries

Leading Maltese florist Zammit Gardens offers its suggestions on what to buy for what occasion to create the right impression.

from the Offshoreresource.com New Opportunities Team, June 2010

Le Meridien St Julians in Malta celebrates Earth Hour. A Candle Light Hour shows caring for the planet as this leading light in hospitality is about to go dark. But just for an hour - and for a good cause.

Minister for Resources and Rural Affairs, Hon. George Pullicino, has today visited one of the outlets participating in the National Battery Buster Campaign, which is managed by WasteServ Malta Ltd and sponsored and supported by FIMBank p.l.c.

A Battery Buster Van is currently doing the rounds of supermarkets and other outlets collecting used batteries deposited by consumers in special bins as part of the Battery Buster Campaign.

Travel green: Travelife Gold Award brings various benefits to Le Meridien St Julians Hotel & Spa in Malta!

As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility Programme, FIMBank plc sponsored and supported a major initiative designed to raise awareness amongst students about the impact batteries have on our health and environment when disposed of incorrectly.

The National School Battery Collection Campaign, managed by WasteServ Malta Ltd and sponsored and supported by FIMBank p.l.c. as part of its corporate social responsibility programme for 2009, has been launched.