Solid Waste Education and Awareness in Pacific Island Countries. In Pacific Regional Waste Awareness and Education Programme (WASTE) Final Report.

Abstract

In Pacific island countries (PICs), where solid waste disposal has traditionally not been a problem, there is a need to carefully explain to the public why changes to waste management practices are now required. Public education and awareness is being undertaken through regionally implemented initiatives, such as the Pacific Regional Waste Education and Awareness Programme, to encourage PIC nationals to support and participate in waste "reduce, reuse, recycle" (3Rs) programmes. This is being achieved through the development and dissemination of appropriate methodologies and material to increase general awareness and education on solid waste issues and on related possible solutions, and by making recommendations to decision-makers on further activities in the areas of waste treatment and legislation.