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Tonga Radio Ad: Asbestos management part 1-7

SPREP Publications, Waste Management and Pollution Control

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The following radio spots in Tonga address the proper and safe way to address potential asbestos containing materials in the home, school and workplace, recommend the elimination of the purchase/acquisition by local stores of asbestos containing materials and discuss the efforts to ban asbestos importation into to Tonga. These radios spots are aimed at raising awareness in a fun and memorable way and encourage listeners to understand and properly handle these materials in their environment. These radio spots are part of a broader effort to promote awareness on both issues in Tonga.

Asbestos management progress in Tonga

SPREP Publications, Waste Management and Pollution Control

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PacWastePlus assisted the Government of Tonga to improve asbestos management through both abatement activities and the development and adoption of an Asbestos management Code of Practice. This video summarises activities completed.

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Asbestos Removal and Management - Addressing Legacy ACM in Tonga

SPREP Publications, Waste Management and Pollution Control

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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.

Marine Litter Training - Tonga : Activity Report Sustainable Coastlines August 2023

SPREP Publications, Waste Management and Pollution Control

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Sustainable Coastlines is providing in person training for communities and associations involved in the implementation of the SWAP Marine litter Pilot Projects, to enable them to conduct statistically sound beach litter surveys and audits during clean-up activities and to enable them to record this data using the Litter Intelligence online application for Marine Litter data sharing.

Tonga Used Oil Management Plan

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Motor oils are used in internal combustion engines or associated mechanical parts. Their main function is lubrication of moving parts, but they also clean, inhibit corrosion and cool the engine by transferring heat. Motor oils are derived from petroleum-based and non-petroleum synthesised chemical compounds. Similarly, hydraulic fluids are low compressibility oils that transfer power in hydraulic machinery. Common hydraulic fluids are also based on mineral oils.

Contract to Conduct a Feasibility Study to Develop a National Used Oil Management plan for Tonga, Samoa, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu - Tonga Feasibility Study

SPREP Publications, Waste Management and Pollution Control

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Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs) are under increasing pressure from development and growing human population and the social and economic pressures associated with this growth. Increased populations and urbanisation have led to increased product imports and waste generation.

Plastic Paradise - Tongan version

SPREP Publications, Waste Management and Pollution Control

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Every year, the amount of plastic waste entering aquatic ecosystems is estimated between 9-14 million tons and this projection could nearly triple to 23-37 million tons per year by 2040.

Contract to Conduct a Feasibility Study and Develop a National Used Oil Management Plan for Tonga, Solomon Islands, Samoa and Vanuatu : Tonga Analysis Report

SPREP Publications, Waste Management and Pollution Control

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The overall work covered in this project is funded by the Agence francaise de development (AFD), referred to hereafter as Committing Sustainable Waste Actions in the Pacific (SWAP) and it aims to improve sanitation, environmental, social, and economic condition in Pacific Island countries and territories through proper waste management.

JPRISM II Solid Waste Management Country Profile - Tonga

SPREP Publications, Waste Management and Pollution Control

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This document provides an overview of the current state of waste management in Tonga. Key data compiled in this document includes: "Waste Management Policies & Regulations", "Waste Collection and Transfer", "Waste Final Disposal", "Waste Recycling", "Breakdown of WAL revenue (July 2018–March 2019)" and recommendations to improve solid waste management in Tonga.

Asbestos Management Brief: Tonga

SPREP Publications, Waste Management and Pollution Control

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As a Party, Tonga is obliged to enact national regulations to bring the conventions into the national regulatory framework. It is these national laws and regulations that then provide the implementing mechanisms to manage asbestos and ensure compliance with the conventions.

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