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The following radio spots in Tonga address the proper and safe way to address potential asbestos containing materials in the home, school and workplace, recommend the elimination of the purchase/acquisition by local stores of asbestos containing materials and discuss the efforts to ban asbestos importation into to Tonga. These radios spots are aimed at raising awareness in a fun and memorable way and encourage listeners to understand and properly handle these materials in their environment. These radio spots are part of a broader effort to promote awareness on both issues in Tonga.

Find out how to access the Kiribati Container Deposit Return Scheme. This short video is available in I-Kiribati language

Find out how to access the Kiribati Container Deposit Return Scheme. By watching this short video

PacWastePlus assisted the Government of Tonga to improve asbestos management through both abatement activities and the development and adoption of an Asbestos management Code of Practice. This video summarises activities completed.

The Government of Kiribati is responsible for waste management policy and planning through the Ministry of Environment, Land, and Agricultural Development (MELAD) and waste infrastructure and public education through the Bureau of Public Works. Local and municipal councils are responsible for the delivery of household and commercial waste collections which are contracted to private operators, council owned waste facilities, and waste related projects

Asbestos Contaminated Materials are prevalent in Tonga. Studies done in 2014 and 2015 documented asbestos containing materials in many public and private buildings. These buildings pose a risk to human health due to the potential for release of asbestos fibres.Asbestos Contaminated Materials are prevalent in Tonga. Studies done in 2014 and 2015 documented asbestos containing materials in many public and private buildings. These buildings pose a risk to human health due to the potential for release of asbestos fibres.