A study is underway to evaluate options for dismantling and processing end-of-life vehicles and white goods in the Pacific region and exporting them to recycling markets
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‘Not a dumping ground’: Pacific condemns Fukushima water plan
Northern Mariana Islands says proposal for wastewater from stricken Fukushima plant to be stored on site must be considered urgently. Pacific condemns Fukushima water plan.
Doubts grow on water-release schedule at Fukushima plant
While doubts grow on the water-release schedule at the Fukushima plant, people are adamantly opposed to the release of the water. “I will never ever drop my opposition.”
Pacific collective oppose Japanese Government utility company’s plans to dump radioactive waste in the Pacific Ocean
Pacific collective opposing to Japans plans to dump radioactive waste in the Pacific Ocean say “Pacific is not and must not become the dumping ground for nuclear wastes”
For Clean Islands and a Clean Ocean in the Pacific, Start with Solid Waste Management
Solid waste challenges in the Pacific must be addressed at multiple levels to keep Pacific islands in pristine condition says the Director of the ADB’s Pacific Department
Role of Culture and religion in influencing positive Environmental behaviours explored
Alannah Smith says traditional cultures can positively influence sustainable behaviours by allowing people to reconnect with nature and their environment
Lautoka market waste composting success highlighted in global forum
Lautoka Market Waste Composting Project continues to succeed in converting green waste from the market that would have ended up in the landfill to money that benefits the Fijian community
Clean Pacific roundtable maps out way forward to reduce impact off healthcare waste on our environment and public health
Clean Pacific roundtable addressed the healthcare waste management project to assist participating project countries to treat healthcare wastes efficiently and sustainably
Vanuatu plastic bottle buyback project pays school fees, puts food on the table
Waste Not, Want Not Project in Vanuatu continues to encourage community members to increase economic resilience and health through improved waste management practices
New Caledonia opens Third Clean Pacific Roundtable with call for ambitious response to waste crisis
New Caledonia Environment Minister calls for an ambitious global and coordinated response to waste management and pollution control