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6 COMMERCIAL maltatoday | SUNDAY • 7 DECEMBER 2025 Discover ParksInMalta.mt HAVE you visited ParksInMalta. mt yet? It's your one-stop shop for all parks, gardens, and play- grounds around the island. With over 200 spaces listed on the site, you can now search for your fa- vourite space or discover a new one thanks to this online plat- form. The webapp showcases Malta's diverse network of public playgrounds, gardens and natu- ral sites. With a user-friendly in- terface and interactive maps, you can easily filter by amenities or accessibility and browse through recreational spaces across Malta and Gozo. ParksInMalta.mt, powered by the Ministry for the Environment and Project Green, also encour- ages you to actively care for these beautiful spaces. If you notice damage, accessibility problems, or anything that requires attention, simply use the site's built-in Re- port a Problem tool. Provide de- tails (and optional photos) so the appropriate team can respond. The app sends information di- rectly to the relevant authorities, whether local councils or a gov- ernment agency. Maintaining our parks' beauty is a shared responsi- bility: enjoy these spaces responsi- bly by respecting the biodiversity, keeping noise levels down, and using waste bins or taking litter home. Beyond exploration, the plat- form promotes a culture of well- being, supports healthier life- styles, stronger communities, and a deeper connection with nature. Vist https://parksinmalta.mt/, because green spaces belong to everyone! Wied Incita, H'Attard BOV sheds light on e-waste to mark European Week for Waste Reduction AS part of this year's European Week for Waste Reduction (EWWR), one of the standout initiatives by Bank of Valletta was the creation of a robot constructed entire- ly from electronic waste. "Roborg", built from discarded electronics in line with this year's theme of Electric and Electron- ic Equipment Waste, greets all visitors and employees entering BOV Centre in Santa Venera. It is an interactive interface that shares simple but powerful facts about e-waste. It reminds us that e-waste is the fastest-grow- ing waste stream, and that only 20% of it is properly recycled. It also explains that val- uable materials like gold, silver, copper and lithium are hidden inside old devices, there- by increasing the level of waste generated. Roborg is a tangible reminder that what is thrown away can still have value, and that smarter choices start with awareness. Roborg is just one of the many initiatives that Bank of Valletta is implementing in its efforts to make a tangible positive impact on the environment. In 2025 alone, over 6,800kg of electronic waste was disposed of responsibly through Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment recycling, aligning with its ESG obligations, both internally with employees and externally with its cus- tomers. As part of its Digitalisation programme, with the ultimate aim of reducing paper usage, the Bank's EPOS machines at retail outlets no longer issue customer receipts automatically with card transactions. In addition, BOV is now requesting digital invoices from its suppliers, electronic sig- natures via DocuSign on Third-Party Con- tracts, and issuing digital payslips and FS3s for its employees. These initiatives have already resulted in an estimated annual re- duction of 120,000 sheets of paper. Worth mentioning is the "Bring Your Own Container" initiative undertaken by the Bank's canteen, which encourages em- ployees to bring reusable containers when purchasing food and beverage items. Char- ity bins for the collection of BCRS con- tainers have been introduced in every unit, encouraging employees to recycle plastic bottles, with redeemable vouchers donated to animal shelters. This year alone it is es- timated that over 62.3kg of recycled waste has been saved from ending up in landfills. Held every year at the end of Novem- ber across Europe, the EWWR aims to promote sustainable resource and waste management, whilst raising awareness and encouraging practical actions to reduce, re- use, and recycle waste. The initiatives un- dertaken by the Bank are a true testament that, beyond commemorating the Europe- an Week for Waste Reduction, reducing carbon footprint and caring for the planet are embedded in the Bank's daily running of its business.