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MIA's CEO Peter Bolech addressing the media and guests during the launch of MIA's Waste Management policy
MIA launches Waste Management policy
MIA has initiated a Waste Management policy at Malta International Airport with the aim of not only setting standards within its precincts according to international (EU) standards but also to create greater awareness for safeguarding the environment in general.
‘Environment islands’ have been placed in several areas of the air terminal, each consisting of three colour-coded units to separate plastic, glass and paper. The islands were designed by MIA personnel to blend aesthetically with the ambience of the air terminal, and in conjunction with WasteServ Malta Ltd, the waste management regulator.
During the launching event MIA’s CEO Peter Bolech said that the Waste Management policy is another concrete step towards the company’s commitment to improve the environment.
“We have set out a long-term policy to support Malta’s Environment and waste management is another tangible step in this direction. The air terminal has always been looked upon as an exemplary building, praised for its cleanliness and upkeep, and we are confident that our policy will motivate other companies to follow suit” Mr Bolech said.
MIA has set up an internal committee on environmental issues and the company sent a number of employees to Vienna for training on environment-friendly initiatives.
Airport service providers have also been involved in the policy and have been encouraged to abide by the policy. In line with such improvements Euro Hygiene, the contractors responsible for cleaning at the airport, have invested in equipment for waste separation.
Peter Bolech then presented book tokens worth Lm 300 to the Mellieha Primary School as a gesture of appreciation for the school’s support and cooperation in the various environment-friendly initiatives being taken by the Mellieha Local Council. The book token was co-sponsored by Agenda Bookshop
Communications & Events Division
Malta International Airport plc
June 14th 2004 |
