8 Jun 2026, Mon

Over 1.8 tons of rubbish removed from seabed by QLZH Foundation

From Times Of Malta

During their annual Ocean Bed Clean-Up, the QLZH Foundation (www.qlzhfoundation.com.mt), the philanthropic arm of QuickLets and Zanzi Homes, collected over 1.8 tons (1,800kg) of rubbish from the seabed and surroundings of Senglea waterfront. 

It took over half a day for the team of 100 volunteers, including 40 divers and 12 people on kayaks, to clear the sea of 55kg of plastic, 980kg of metal, 155kg of wood, 122kg of glass, 185kg of tyres and other material, amounting to another 305kg. 

Among the items the volunteers found on the seabed were road signs, car tyres, sinks, fans and even toilets. 

Read more at Times Of Malta