Thanks to a clear vision and strong leadership from a Labour Government, Malta is delivering a historic transformation in the way waste is managed, the Labour Party said Wednesday.

Through a long-term plan, unprecedented investment and a strong commitment to sustainability, the country is moving steadily towards a circular economy and a cleaner environment. Since 2013, a Labour Government has implemented a clear and consistent policy on waste management -- a policy that did not remain on paper, but was translated into concrete action and sustained investment in infrastructure, services and public education.

Under the leadership of Prime Minister Robert Abela, this commitment has been further strengthened, with results that are now clearly visible across communities in Malta and Gozo, the PL said. The public and the business community are showing increasing and consistent commitment to waste separation.

This has led to a reduction of more than 30% in mixed waste, which has dropped to 95.5 million kg compared to around 141 million kilograms in previous years. At the same time, recyclable and organic waste continued to increase significantly, with organic waste separation reaching a record 30 million kilograms in 2025.

These results are the direct outcome of the Long-Term Waste Management Plan, which is delivering tangible benefits in every locality in Malta and Gozo. Over the past five years, thanks to better separation and recycling, Malta has succeeded in diverting around 412 million kilograms of waste away from landfills -- an environmental achievement the likes of which the country has never seen before. Progress has not been limited to households alone. The commercial sector is also making a strong contribution, with significant increases in the organic and recyclable waste collected from businesses.

Organic waste from the commercial sector increased from less than 300,000 kg in 2022 to around 6.5 million kg in 2025, while recyclable waste increased almost fourfold, reaching nearly 4 million kilograms. Ongoing investment in modern and efficient infrastructure is also making a difference in how waste is processed, the PL said.

In 2025, all organic waste collected from homes and businesses was converted into 8.5 GWh of electricity - enough to power around 1,200 homes for a full year - as well as into high-quality compost for the Maltese agricultural sector. In the same year, the output of recyclable waste reached a record level of more than 23.5 million kg of recyclable materials. These achievements confirm that under a Labour Government led by Robert Abela, investment in waste management is delivering real and sustainable change that benefits everyone -- families, businesses, communities and the environment.