• As part of EWWR 2023 activities, Malta Freeport Terminals (MFT) employees will skillfully transform reclaimed wooden pallets into benches for the Birzebbuga Girl Guides and Scouts.
• MFT will also be transforming used tyres into seats with the use of other recycled materials including wood and fabric material.
• Furthermore, MFT will also be using empty oil tunks to be converted into innovative seating.
• We will also be creating ‘Pallet Vertical Herb Gardens’ to grow a wide selection of herbs which will be utilized during food preparation for our in-house charity events.
• The company will also be planting various Cacti by using old pots, tyres and glass jars to create a simple decorative arrangements.
• MFT will be using packaging material of cardboard. Carboard boxes will be covered with used material and will be used for the purpose of filing documents.
• The company will also be creating 3D Faux Metal Letters from Cardboard to create a Slogan.
• MFT employees will also be using old glass bottles to transform them into innovative table lamps to be used by the girl guides and the Scouts.
• MFT will be collecting shopping bags which will be given to Foodbank Lifeline Foundation to be used to distribute food items for the people in need,
• The company will also be reusing old scarves and material to convert them into Christmas Baubles.
• During EWWR 2023, Malta Freeport will also be organising a clean-up. The company will be teaming up with Birzebbuga Local Council, Malta Freeport Corporation and the Clubs that it supports. Organize clean-up activities in local communities to remove packaging waste from natural environments as well as from the sea bed. This will not only clean up the environment but also serves as a powerful visual reminder of the need for responsible consumption.
• During the clean up the participants will try to collect plastic and glass bottles and cans and with the deposit collected funds will go towards the in-house cooking activities to raise funds for Puttinu Cares.  This does not only tackle the pollution of plastic and cans but creates a source of revenue towards charity.

Actions to be taken on the Thematic Project – Packaging

With the thematic focus on packaging, during EWWR 2023 Malta Freeport will be taking various actions to collectively reduce the environmental impact of packaging materials, encourage responsible consumption, and promote innovative solutions to packaging waste.

1. Raising Awareness

MFT will be collaborate with Birzebbuga Primary School and Birzebbuga Girl Guides and Scouts to conduct discussions and participate in art projects using packaging waste encouraging them to become Ambassadors to promote more awareness.

Social media platforms will be used to create awareness campaigns centered on packaging waste. Will encourage employees and people to reduce single-use plastic packaging. This can be achieved through alternatives like cloth bags, glass containers, and stainless steel water bottles. Encourage individuals to adopt a packaging-free lifestyle by reducing their consumption of single-use packaging and making more sustainable choices.

Advocate for zero-waste shopping practices, emphasizing the importance of using bulk bins and reusable containers. Moreover, leading by example on repairing and reusing packaging materials, such as containers and bags, rather than disposing of them after a single use.

Conclusion

Malta Freeport will be participating in EWWR not just to take temporary action during the designated week but to cultivate lasting habits and mindsets that promote sustainable packaging practices and the management of other waste materials. With concentrated efforts and continuous commitment, we can work towards a future where packaging waste is minimized, and our planet benefits from a healthier, cleaner environment.