Recycling has increased to 266% of what it was ten years ago, while black bag use has dropped by almost one-third, as Malta registers record numbers in sustainable waste disposal, WasteServ Malta said.

In a statement on Tuesday, it said that when compared to the 2010-2013 average, Malta is generating 31.5% less household black bags.

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. WasteServ processes organic waste within the ECOHIVE complex, converting it into energy.

Welcoming the results, Environment Minister Miriam Dalli stated that this positive result is thanks to the efforts of the general public who continue to choose daily to separate their waste at home.

WasteServ is the national agency responsible for organising, managing, and operating integrated waste management systems. CEO Richard Bilocca said that the results achieved year after year are a testament to the work being carried out.

The Agency said that waste separation allows the entity to implement sustainable operations. In the past, organic waste dumped in landfills used to generate pungent odours, attract pests, and generate a host of other negative environmental impacts.

It stated that ”today, separation of such waste allows organic material to be harnessed as a renewable energy source powering hundreds of homes with green renewable clean energy.”

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