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The second phase of the Sustainable Waste Actions in the Pacific (SWAP2) project1 builds upon the achievements of the first phase, which aimed to improve sanitation, environmental, social and economic conditions in five Pacific island countries — Fiji, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, and Vanuatu — and one French territory — Wallis-and-Futuna — through improved waste management systems.

This report outlines the activities and community groups in Solomon Islands that took part in the trianing workshops and the beach litter surveys and data collection. This report includes the training material delivered and photos of the field work.

Used oil petroleum-based or synthetic oil contaminated with impurities.

Used oil petroleum-based or synthetic oil contaminated with impurities.

Tuvalu is a small atoll nation located in the Central Pacific, consisting of nine islands which cover a land area of 26 sq km. Even though Tuvalu is small, the limited land area and ongoing migration to the main island results is a high population density in Funafuti.

Used oil is a resource, not a waste. Used oil impacts on environment includes, can cause fire if not managed properly. Used oil can seep through the ground and affect under-ground water....

What is used oil? Used Oil is petroleum-based or synthetic oil contaminated with impurities. Generated from engines industrial uses, and mainly cars (50%). Contains toxic PAHs, heavy metals: causes chronic health risks

Pacific island countries and territories offer rich ecosystems threatened by population and urbanisation growth and changing consumption patterns, leading to increased waste generation. Healthy Pacific ecosystems are essential for economic development of communities in the Pacific island countries and territories however due to their economic and ecological features, these Pacific islands face their own challenges.

The purpose of the SWAP2 Project is to help achieve the strategic goals of the Pacific Regional Waste and Pollution Management Strategy (Cleaner Pacific Strategy) by improving waste infrastructure, building capacity, and fostering regional collaboration of several Pacific Island Countries and French Territories.

Motor oils are used in internal combustion engines or associated mechanical parts. Their main function is lubrication of moving parts, but they also clean, inhibit corrosion and cool the engine by transferring heat.