VALLETTA, Sept. 26 (Xinhua) -- Malta's national waste treatment company has invested in new equipment to step up the production of agriculture-grade compost that can be used by farmers in their fields, the government announced on Thursday.
The investment comes as part of WasteServ's ongoing commitment to transforming organic waste into valuable resources, driving the country towards a more sustainable future.
The announcement was made by Environment Minister Miriam Dalli and Agriculture, Fisheries and Animal Rights Minister Anton Refalo.
The resource-efficient pasteurisation unit processes digestate material, a by-product of organic waste processing, into agricultural-grade compost that farmers can safely use to enrich their soil.
In addition to generating energy from the organic waste collected, WasteServ will now convert further this material into a clean, high-quality soil additive to support local agriculture.
"This initiative builds upon WasteServ's ongoing composting efforts at the Ta' Qali Civic Amenity Site, which already plays a key role in turning agricultural waste into compost. By combining the outputs from both facilities, WasteServ is promoting the sustainable use of resources while further supporting the agricultural sector," Dalli said.
Refalo added that this is very crucial for maintaining the crops and will eventually lead to better quality food. ■