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Recyclables and Asbestos - Expansion of Waste Initiatives to Outer Islands : Tuvalu

SPREP Publications, Waste Management and Pollution Control

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Tuvalu’s Outer Islands have not received significant support for waste management, and do not: • Have facilities to participate in the Waste Levy (implemented in Funafuti 2019) so all items are disposed to the environment or dumps. • Have understanding of the presence of Asbestos and impact on human health

Asbestos Removal and Management - Addressing Legacy ACM in Tonga

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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.

Healthcare Project - Healthcare Waste Management Project to Improve Long-term Management of Healthcare Waste in Timor Leste

SPREP Publications, Waste Management and Pollution Control

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Timor-Leste currently has five main hospitals throughout its provinces, and most of these have a limited focus on healthcare waste management. Waste segregation in hospitals is attempted, but not effectively managed, as there is currently no operational way to manage the waste generated.

Organics & Recyclables Project - Implementing Recovery Programme to Divert Materials Organics and Recyclable from Landfill : Solomon Islands

SPREP Publications, Waste Management and Pollution Control

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Landfilling recyclable and organic materials leads to significant environmental challenges. Organic waste decomposing in landfills under anaerobic conditions generates methane, a potent greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change

E-waste & Recyclables Project - Introduction of Legal frameworks Take Back Systems for E-Waste and Recyclables : Samoa

SPREP Publications, Waste Management and Pollution Control

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Improper management of electronic waste (e-waste) poses significant environmental and health hazards. Toxic substances such as lead, mercury, and cadmium can leach into soil and water, contaminating ecosystems and harming wildlife .

Organic Project - Improving Solid Waste Management in Majuro-Diversion of 40% Waste from Landfill : Republic of the Marshall Islands

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The overflowing Jable–Batkan dumpsite in Majuro is the urgent problem for waste management faced in the Republic of Marshall Islands

Hazardous Waste - Environmentally Sound Management of Hazardous Waste (Asbestos, E-waste and Healthcare waste : Papua New Guinea

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Hazardous waste management remains a challenge in Papua New Guinea, where exposure to toxic substances and chemicals have adverse impacts on public health and the environment. Increased exposure to hazardous waste is known to cause disease and create serious health problems.

Bulky Waste Project - Implementing a End-of-life Tyres Repurposing Programme : Palau

SPREP Publications, Waste Management and Pollution Control

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Improper management of end-of-life tyres poses significant environmental and public health risks. Discarded tyres can leach harmful chemicals, including heavy metals and toxins, into soil and water sources, contaminating ecosystems and drinking water.

E-waste & Recyclables Project - Sustainable Management of Waste in Niue

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Items are imported into Niue but there are limited viable options for their end-of-life management.

Asbestos Project - Addressing Legacy ACM in Nauru

SPREP Publications, Waste Management and Pollution Control

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Asbestos-containing materials are a major issue for Nauru with an estimated 212000 m2 if asbestos containing materials in buildings, primarily in form of asbestos-cement in roofing and cladding and stockpiles of waste.

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