Bank of Valletta, in conjunction with the Malta Business Bureau incorporating Malta Federation of Industry, Malta Chamber of Commerce and Enterprise and Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association, is organising a conference entitled “Tackling waste together – turning obligations into an opportunity”.
The conference will be held on Wednesday at the San Gorg Corinthia Hotel in St Julian’s from 9am to 2.30pm. Registration opens at 8.30am.
Bringing together a panel of both international and local speakers, the conference will address the issue of waste management and legislation regarding commercial waste. The conference will also discuss the opportunities available for reducing the financial burden for industry, as well as EU funding opportunities. As such, it is of particular interest to manufacturers and other organisations involved in commercial activities.
Dr Simone Borg, Legal Consultant, Environmental and Natural Resources Law, Occupational Health and Safety Law, will chair the conference. Martin Seychell, Director of Environment at the Malta Environment and Planning Authority will deliver a presentation covering producers’ responsibility from a regulatory perspective. Dr Chris Ciantar, Director Environment Initiatives at the Rural Affairs and the Environment Ministry, will give an overview of the government’s perspective concerning the collection of packaging waste. Lino Mintoff, CEO of the Malta Business Bureau will deliver a presentation on tapping EU funding opportunities, while Reuben Saliba, Manager SME at Bank of Valletta will provide information on BOV’s financing package for the environment.
Ing. Walter Hauer, an Austrian independent consultant for waste management who specialises in economic issues, will address the conference on the Austrian experience in this field. Ing. Hauer has been involved in the introduction of the EU directive on commercial waste packaging in Austria.
Godwin Micallef, Chairman FOI Environment Committee, will chair a panel discussion on the subject. The conference will be concluded by the Minister for Rural Affairs and the Environment George Pullicino.
Participants wishing to attend can apply through BOV’s Customer Service Centre either by e-mail on [email protected] or by calling 21312020, or from any BOV Branch. The price is €35/Lm15 (VAT incl.) and includes lunch. The rate for MBB members and students is €25/Lm10.73 (VAT incl.) which is also inclusive of lunch. MBB members can book directly through their association. Trade stand facilities will also be provided for BOV customers.