The project Punent

With this second round of funding, Zibel carried out a project to collect and recycle marine debris from coastal sites inaccessible on foot, to demonstrate the ubiquity of plastic pollution and raise public awareness.

Main results:

Zibel identified and cleaned up 10 coastal sites and 11 marine sites, collecting around 10 tonnes of waste.
A map of the cleaned sites was produced and shared with stakeholders.
Microplastics were collected, stored and incorporated into educational kits distributed to more than 20 schools.
Approximately 1 tonne of waste was collected per site; some of the plastic was shredded thanks to a partnership with Playmobil Malta. Export for recycling was cancelled for logistical reasons, and a local recycling project is underway.
Awareness campaigns were conducted on social media and educational materials, including lesson plans and microplastic samples, were distributed in schools.

Updated on 11/07/2025