Be the first to comment!6th edition of “Nirricikla ghall-Istrina” campaign launched
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GreenPak Coop Society has launched its 6th edition of the popular "Nirrickla ghall-Istrina" initiative.
The campaign is aimed at collecting funds for the upcoming l-Istrina 2016 through gathering and recycling of plastic bottle caps. It was launched in the presence of President Marie-Louise Colerio Preca.
In the 2015 campaign, Gozo College San Lawrenz Primary school was awarded a trophy for winning the Irricikla ghall-Istrina activity.
The school came first out of all the schools in Malta and Gozo for the number of caps collected per student, with a grand total of 820kg of plastic caps.
During today's launch, GreenPak CEO Ing. Mario Schembri said, "the campaign's main purpose is to drive up recycling in order to protect Malta's natural environment. At the same time, the campaign doubles up as a charity fundraiser with GreenPak contributing directly to the Malta Community Chest Fund.
"The energy and passion with which the students get involved continues to inspire us, each and every time," said Ing. Schembri
During the 2015 campaign, GreenPak recycled over 11.5 million caps, weighing over 34.5 tonnes. The plastic caps were collected from 138 schools and 36 other entities such as local councils, scout groups, band clubs and other organisations. A donation of €17,000 was presented by GreenPak representatives during the airing of l-Istrina 2015.
"We want to highlight how great things can come from recycling unwanted plastic and hopefully motivate and encourage more people to recycle as well," added Ing. Schembri.
Throughout the coming months, GreenPak's educators, along with GreenPak's mascot, Green Gary, will be visiting the participants explaining the scope of "Nirrickla ghall-Istrina" whilst helping instill an appreciation of the importance of recycling. All participants will be provided with a Participation Certificate at the end of the 2016 campaign.
Interested schools, organisations and private companies are being invited to register their participation by emailing charlene@greenpak.com.mt. Subject of email should read "Nirricikla ghall-Istrina 2016." Alternatively, one can call GreenPak Coop Society on tel: 2166 1081, or visit www.greenpak.com.mt for more information.
