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Short animation to provide Cook Island communities an overview of their new recycling initiative, Return and Earn. The animation explains how residents can recycle eligible items and earn money, while also highlighting the environmental benefits of reducing litter and keeping their island clean. By taking part, communities contribute to a healthier environment, support local recycling efforts, and help protect the natural beauty of our Pacific home.

This short animation provides an overview for Rarotonga residences on proper waste disposal practices. It highlights the environmental and health risks associated with illegal dumping and open burning of waste, and encourages residents to make use of the free household waste collection service. The animation advises that by choosing to recycle and dispose of waste responsibly, households can contribute to a cleaner and healthier Cook Islands.

This short animation provides an overview for Rarotonga residences on proper waste disposal practices. It highlights the environmental and health risks associated with illegal dumping and open burning of waste, and encourages residents to make use of the free household waste collection service. The animation advises that by choosing to recycle and dispose of waste responsibly, households can contribute to a cleaner and healthier Cook Islands.

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

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

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.