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End of Life Tyres are a versatile material with significant potential for use in roadmaking projects. This booklet provides clear and concise guidance to help roadmaking teams implement these solutions effectively. Designed with hands-on professionals in mind, the information is presented in a straightforward manner, using simple language and practical examples to ensure accessibility and ease of on-site application. This booklet is designed to provide practical, step-by-step guidance to construction companies on reusing End-of-Life Tires (ELTs) in two specific applications: marine vessels and dock bumpers, and house foundations and wall supports.

End of Life Tyres are a versatile material with significant potential for use in roadmaking projects. This booklet provides clear and concise guidance to help roadmaking teams implement these solutions effectively. Designed with hands-on professionals in mind, the information is presented in a straightforward manner, using simple language and practical examples to ensure accessibility and ease of on-site application. This booklet is designed to provide practical, step-by-step guidance to Landscaping companies on reusing End-of-Life Tires (ELTs) in three specific applications: playground structures, outdoor furniture, and synthetic playground surfaces and athletic tracks.

End of Life Tyres are a versatile material with significant potential for use in roadmaking projects. This booklet provides clear and concise guidance to help roadmaking teams implement these solutions effectively. Designed with hands-on professionals in mind, the information is presented in a straightforward manner, using simple language and practical examples to ensure accessibility and ease of on-site application. This booklet is designed to provide practical, step-by-step guidance to Roadmaking Companies on reusing End-of-Life Tires (ELTs) in two specific applications: road construction, and revetment walls.

PacWastePlus assisted Palau to improve management of End-of-Life Tyres. This video provides a summary of the project activities.

Waste collection services in Palau cover approximately 66% of the population, with each state responsible for managing its own waste systems. In Koror State, weekly collection is provided to all residents, with waste managed at the national landfill. Green waste is collected on request. In outer island communities, waste is typically managed through a self-haul system.

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.

At the outset, I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to the Government of French Polynesia for the warm welcome, and for graciously hosting us in your beautiful country. I would also like to thank the Blue Cradle Foundation and collaborating partners for organising the Tiaki Moana Summit and Workshop on ‘Other Effective Area based Conservation Measures (OECM).

Operations to eradicate rat population have been taking place on islets in French Polynesia and in Wallis and Futuna to preserve native species and ecosystems threatened by these rodents. The main goal are to strengthen the resilience of communities on Ua Pou and Wallis to preserve populations of native species. These include the seabirds that nest on the islets of the Marquesas archipelago, as well as the birds, turtles, crabs and plants that comprise the ecosystems of the islets in the lagoon of Wallis.

Actions to control invasive plant species restore biodiversity were carried out at the Taputapuatea UNESCO site located on the island of Raiatea in French Polynesia. By promoting the link between natural and cultural heritage, project has stimulated an ecological management approach aimed at strengthening native, and even endemic flora. Thanks to the coordination work of an ecologist who has been on site for four years, awareness-raising and training activities have strengthened the skills and commitment of local communities. Based on a survey of local biodiversity and the invasive species present, removal actions were carries out on four target plant species before reinstalling heritage plants. One of the restored sites has also been enhanced bu the creation of an educational trail set up by the local association.

Introducing a sniffer dog team in French Polynesia and reviewing regulations in Wallis and Futuna has strengthened biosecurity measures to better prevent the introduction of invasive alien species (IAS). In order to protect a local biodiversity characterised by a high level of endemism and threatened by these introductions, the two territories decided to strengthen the prevention and control methods available to them.