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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

SPREP Publications, Waste Management and Pollution Control

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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

SPREP Publications, Waste Management and Pollution Control

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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

SPREP Publications, Waste Management and Pollution Control

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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.

Addressing Legacy Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) on Banaba Island : Kiribati

SPREP Publications, Waste Management and Pollution Control

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Banaba island was mined for phosphate from 1900 to 1979. The Pacific Phosphate company constructed a large number of buildings including housing, workshops, schools, hospital, churches and other structure.

Organic Project - Implementing Organic Processing Programme to Divert Materials from Landfill : Federated States of Micronesia

SPREP Publications, Waste Management and Pollution Control

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Landfill space is limited and recent waste audit confirmed that 20% of waste disposed to landfill is organic material.

Organic Project - Implementing Organic Processing Programme to Divert Materials from Landfill : Fiji

SPREP Publications, Waste Management and Pollution Control

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Fiji's rural communities often have constrained unmanaged dumpsites which receive their waste, as a formal waste collection services are not provided.

Recycable Project - Implementing Sustaiable Financing for Waste Management : Cook Islands

SPREP Publications, Waste Management and Pollution Control

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Items are imported into the Cool Islands in growing numbers but there are currently limited viable options for their end-of-life management and or export. Most items imported are disposed of at landfills or stockpiled on vacant land.

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