Many Maltese are opting for products with less packaging in order to reduce the problem of waste, preliminary results of a survey commissioned by the Malta Environment and Planning Authority found.

70 percent of respondents said they sometimes purchased products with less packaging to reduce the problem of waste whilst 89 percent agreed or strongly agreed to restrict car use when air quality emissions exceeded health limits.

“These preliminary results provide us with important baseline information about public concerns and aspirations. This is crucial for Mepa due the importance of public participation involving all sectors and players of society, both in planning and environmental processes.” chairman Austin Walker said.

The survey was conducted by Mepa as part of its information gathering for the State of the Environment report.

A more accurate analysis of the results will be made soon, Mepa said.

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