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The PacWastePlus programme webpage is a great source of information for all the participating countries and other stakeholders interested in the work of this programme or, more in general, the topic of sustainable waste management in the Pacific. It provides a platform for meaningful engagement at a time when the COVID-19 pandemic has restricted our personal contacts.

This dedicated and interactive PacWastePlus website is helping countries share their experiences and best practices. We are grateful for the support and cooperation received from our Members as we work together through our PacWastePlus programme.

The Environment Investigation Agency, WWF Pacific, Centre for International Environmental Law and Massey University will bring together panelists to discuss key gaps in current frameworks governing plastics and highlight the role Pacific islands states play as champions for a global Convention to combat plastic pollution, supporting action at global, regional and national levels. moderator Alfred Ralifo will challenge the panelists to consider ways to elevate the Pacific Islands perspective as champions in key international fora in 2021/2022.

Short videos (English & Samoan versions) about Greening the Pacific Games in Samoa in 2019.

Instructional video on Fukuoka Method for Leachate Treatment system implementation in Samoa, portraying vital important ways to control Leachate for landfill as implemented in Samoa at the Tafaigata Landfill for the purpose to safeguard the environment of water for people's daily life protection control.

Bring your own bag is an entertaining look at why plastic bags should not be used for everyday shopping. Plastic bags are often thrown into the ocean or onto the roadside, creating many environmental problems. Plastic bags in the ocean kill sea life and coral, look awful, scare off tourists and breed mosquitos that spread disease. As an alternative, the video suggests that you "bring your own bag". Shopping with re-usable bags is fun and environmentally friendly. An animated turtle tells the story of plastic bags and encourages everyone to bring their own when they shop.`

Instruction video about Fukuoka Method as a Sanitary Landfill control for Waste Dumping for good Waste management for Dumping Sites and constructive ways to control and improve on Sanitary landfills for a clean environment in pacific islands.