Green Waste Management in Funafuti Cost-Benefit Analysis Report
Waste Management and Pollution Control
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Green waste is a significant issue in Funafuti because of the limited space available for landfill and the large volume of the waste stream it represents (approximately 50%). When it is poorly landfilled, green waste also produces harmful leachates and potent greenhouse gases (methane) and increases the fire risk at landfills. When green waste is burnt, it produces harmful air pollutants and other persistent toxic compounds (dioxins/furans