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Events 47 maltatoday, Sunday, 27 September 2015 Turning a Coca-Cola bottle into a mobile phone cover at Science in the City Would you have ever imagined that a Coca-Cola plastic bottle could be turned into a mobile phone cover, a ring, a model boat or a bracelet at the touch of a button from the com- fort of your home? Black Eyed Peas star Will.i.am, together with The Coca-Cola Com- pany, created EKOCYCLE to moti- vate brands to make things partly from recycled materials and make sustainable living cool. Following last year's successful participation at Science in the City, during which the science behind the manufacturing of a soft drink bottle was explained, Coca-Cola, through the local producers GSD Marketing Ltd, has introduced the innovative EKOCYCLE Cube 3D printer. "As local representatives of The Coca-Cola Company we are thrilled to be able to showcase the EKOCYLCE Cube," said Stephen Bonnici, Public Affairs & Commu- nications Manager of GSD Market- ing Ltd. "This technology allows everyone, from students to artists and inven- tors, to actively experience recy- cling. It's not just creating an object at home, it's about changing how we view recycling". In its simplest terms, the EKOCY- CLE Cube takes 3D printing to a different level, as it prints with a fil- ament cartridge made in part from assorted post-consumer recycled Coca-Cola PET plastic bottles. Each EKOCYCLE cartridge trans- forms the equivalent of three small bottles of Coke into anything, from wearable fashion accessories to desk decorations. The machine comes with a variety of 25 different patterns that can be used to create various everyday objects, available in red, black, white and natural. "Waste is only waste if we waste it," says global musical artist and producer Will.i.am. "With the EKOCYCLE brand, I'm on a mis- sion to educate and inspire con- sumers around the globe to seek out more sustainable lifestyle choices that will ultimately play a part in the movement toward a world with zero waste. "By making products that contain recycled materials more attractive to both businesses and consumers, everyone can do their part to keep the cycle going to turn discarded waste into cool, new items. The Coca-Cola Company shares this vi- sion and together, working with lo- cal communities worldwide, we will showcase the greater value of recy- cling, as well as selecting products that feature recycled materials." Those visiting Science in the City, in Valletta on September 25, expe- rienced first-hand the EKOCYCLE Cube printer in action at the Coca- Cola stand. Stephen Bonnici, Public Affairs & Communications Manager of GSD Marketing Ltd, trying out the EKOCYCLE Cube 3D printer with a 'freshly printed' mobile cover in his hand CENTURY 21 Malta representatives attend 2015 Century 21 Real Estate International Masters Conference Three CENTURY 21 Malta rep- resentatives recently attended the 2015 CENTURY 21 International Masters Conference September 13-15 at the Ritz Hotel in Madrid, Spain. Held bi-annually by Century 21 Real Estate LLC, the Conference brings together real estate brand executives from around the world to discuss growth strategies, best practices, and the bevy of resourc- es offered through the C21 System including its extensive line of tech- nological, learning and marketing products and services. This year, 61 countries, 6,411 in- dependent offices and 91,000 af- filiated agents were represented in Madrid. The three-day conference, hosted by Joaqim and Ricardo Sousa of CENTURY 21 Spain and Portu- gal, included business meetings, networking events, a media event at the prestigious IE University in Madrid, and featured speakers in- cluding Antonio Garrigues, Span- ish jurist, Honorary Chairman of the law firm Garrigues, and legal adviser on foreign investments to major multinationals, and the Spanish government, Pedro Abella, IE University and Program Direc- tor of the school's Executive Pro- gram Real Estate Management, and Rick Davidson, president and chief executive officer, Century 21 Real Estate LLC. "It's always a privilege for us to attend such events and meet with our colleagues who have huge ex- perience in the sector, with global housing in a recovery and the econ- omy improving in pockets around the world," said Hermann Mallia, Director at CENTURY 21 Malta. "The management strategies, franchise sales, technology tools and marketing ideas learned will provide both short -- and long- term benefits for us at home. The time away was well worth the time invested at this Conference. It's a return on investment I'll take every time." Attendees from CENTURY 21 Malta included: Hermann Mal- lia, Director; Frank Borg, Train- ing, Coaching and Franchise Sales Manager and Russell Schembri, Market Research and Insight Ex- ecutive. CareMalta hosts its summer staff party CareMalta has recently organized its annual Sum- mer Staff Party for all its employees. Set against Café Del Mar's dazzling sea views, the event was attended to by around 500 employees. The summer party, which is organized on a yearly basis, brought together employees working in dif- ferent sectors within the company. CareMalta's C.E.O Natalie Briffa Farrugia thanked all those who attended and spoke about the importance of such events; whereby everyone unwinds from his daily work- ing routine and mingles with his colleagues in a relaxed environment. CareMalta has recently expanded its operations with the opening of its ninth home; Casa San Paolo situated in Bugibba. The company is further planning more ambitious projects, mainly the ex- pansion of its services to persons with special needs. CareMalta is the main leader in the elderly sector and em- ploys around 1,000 people. MSC Preziosa to bring 140,000 passengers to Malta in 2016 MSC Cruises has announced that the MSC Presziosa will, in 2016, be bringing a total of 140,000 passengers to Malta. MSC Preziosa is the largest, newest, most sophisticated and luxurious cruise liner that will be carrying passengers from Malta to Malta in 2016, tak- ing holiday makers to Valen- cia, Marseilles, Genoa, Rome and Palermo for 31 consecutive weeks between 26 April and 15 November 2016. MSC Cruises said that they are proud that during 2016 Maltese passengers will have the oppor- tunity to celebrate the sparkling beauty and outstanding features of the MSC's 'latest jewel '. Around 5,000 Maltese passen- gers are expected to cruise on the MSC Preziosa from Malta to Malta during 2016. The cruise liner will call at Malta's Grand Harbour every Tuesday. This is a one-time opportunity for holi- day makers to cruise around the Mediterranean in luxury aboard the MSC Preziosa, savouring the pleasures of the Mediterra- nean way of life. MSC Preziosa, described as 'a luxurious resort within itself ', is the 12th addition to the MSC f leet and the fourth f lagship in the company's celebrated Fanta- sia class. The cruse liner is in- spired by the theme of precious- ness, allowing guests to enjoy a precious first glimpse of MSC's latest exquisite gem as it sails across the oceans. MSC Preziosa carries 4,300 passengers, with 1,388 staff on- board. The ship has seven res- taurants, including buffet-style dining and speciality restaurant choices. There is also a restau- rant in the Preziosa's exclu- sive area, the MSC Yacht Club, which has its own spa, bar and pool with all rooms being of at least suite standard. Hamilton Travel, exclusive agents for MSC Cruises in Mal- ta, said they are selling weekly cabins with special discounts given to those who wish to se- cure their holiday on board MSC Preziosa early. Prices start from €569 per person in twin rooms. Booking of cabins at dis- counted early booking rates are already available at Hamilton Travel of 4, St. Publius Street, Floriana, and all leading travel agents in Malta and Gozo. These special rates will only be avail- able until 30 November. One may call 21241292 or con- tact HamiltonTravel by mail on i n f o @ h a m i l t o n t r a v e l . c o m . m t for further information. MSC Preziosa will be calling at Malta's Grand Harbour between 26 April and 15 November 2016