Minister for the Environment, Energy, and the Regeneration of the Grand Harbour Miriam Dalli, and Parliamentary Secretary for Public Cleanliness Glenn Bedingfield, visited volunteers who were actively cleaning the White Tower Bay.

The primary goal of this initiative is to raise awareness and promote public cleanliness, sending a strong message against illegal dumping. It also encourages more government bodies, voluntary organisations, and the private sector to join the national effort towards a cleaner environment.

“Protecting the environment is a responsibility we all share. Initiatives like today are not only about physical clean-ups, but also to signify a shift in mindset – a clear message that safeguarding our country starts with collective awareness and commitment. We must be proactive, not reactive, to ensure a cleaner and better environment for future generations,” said Minister Miriam Dalli.

On his part, Parliamentary Secretary Glenn Bedingfield urged citizens to actively participate in the national efforts to keep our country clean, primarily by reporting illegal waste. “To keep our country clean, there needs to be a collective effort. A day like today makes us reaffirm our commitment to our country to always maintain public cleanliness,” concluded the parliamentary secretary.

During the clean-up, all illegally dumped materials collected from the site were sorted on the spot, ensuring that any recyclable materials were properly processed. This contributes to further reducing waste sent to landfills.

‘Islands Cleanup’ organises cleaning activities at various beaches and valleys throughout the year.