Over five cubic metres of waste was removed by a group of HSBC employees from picnic areas in Buskett as part of the global bank's Climate Change Partnership Programme.

The staff, who call themselves Climate Champions, have already participated in a two-week intensive field course in the UK, assisting scientists in environmental projects led by Earthwatch. The aim was to gain knowledge in good environmental practices, which they could then use and impart in the community for the improvement of the environment.

The programme is funded by the HSBC Group to the tune of $100 million over five years.

Equal to five bring-in sites, the waste collected in Buskett consisted mostly of plastic and large oil drums.

Climate Change coordinator Martin Scicluna said: "While the clean-up exercise served to restore the areas to their natural pristine environment, it is very disappointing to note that the public can be so insensitive to the beauty of this woodland. If people went to Buskett to enjoy the environment, the least one can do is to leave the place clean".

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