47 articles tagged "recyclers-fiji"
As part of the U.S. Government’s efforts to combat ocean plastic pollution, the United States Agency for International Development through its Clean Cities, Blue Oceanprogram, awarded a grant to Waste Recyclers Fiji L
As we mark International Day of Zero Waste today, the founder of Pacific Recycling Foundation and CEO of Waste Recyclers Fiji Limited, Amitesh Deo stresses that there is a great need to hold waste producers and those in
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has urged all Fijians to reuse and recycle items that we see can bring more value to our lives and ensure that we dream without boundaries. While speaking at the Global Recycling Day
There are key stakeholders who up until this day do not want to talk about recycling such as beverages and manufacturing companies who are contributing drastically to waste pollution. This has been highlighted by t
Prime Minister and Minister for Environment Sitiveni Rabuka will officially declare 18th of March as National Plastic Free Day during the Global Recycling Day celebrations in Denarau. This was highlighted by the Pa
We live in a use and throwaway society, and people’s behaviour needs to change, recycling is an opportunity for communities and individuals to do their part in protecting the environment. This was stated by the n
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka’s recent post on Facebook detailing his difficult journey, particularly where he mentioned about collecting plastic bottles and that it was difficult but not impossible to live without a
The Founder of Pacific Recycling Foundation and Chief Executive Officer of Waste Recyclers Fiji Limited Amitesh Deo is urging all Fijians to make this Christmas greener by taking small and sustainable actions in their h
It is the most special time of the year for children as this is when they look forward to receiving gifts from loved ones, and in Vunato, Christmas came early for children from a month old to 18 years of age. Paci
More than 100 people took part in the training and logistical support provided by Waste Recyclers Fiji Limited and Pacific Recycling Foundation during a clean-up campaign in Nausori today. Waste Recyclers Fiji Lim
Residents in Kabutri Drive in Koronivia, Nausori will soon have a recycling bin set up in their community following the launching of a first of its kind community-based pilot recycling project. Pacific Recycling F
Young ambassadors for Recycling On the Go Project are thriving well to make a change in their schools and communities despite being called names and criticized. During the roundtable discussion organized by the Fre
Residents of Kabutri Drive in Koronivia Nausori will now benefit from proper waste recycling since Waste Recyclers Fiji will be launching its first ever community-based pilot project in October. Waste Recyclers Fij
Waste Recyclers Fiji and Pacific Recycling Foundation in partnership with the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, Nausori Town Council, and the Department of Environment have announced the implementation
Fiji is the first of the three Plastic Waste Free Islands Project participating countries to commence on the grant activities. As a part of this, the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, Waste Recyc
Waste Recyclers Fiji Limited Director/CEO and Pacific Recycling Foundation Founder Amitesh Deo says while the International Youth Day festivities focus on the achievements and aspirations of young people, there should a
For such a beautiful country, it is a shame to see rubbish littering the surrounds or being dumped indiscriminately because people are not aware or don’t care about the implications of that waste – should it find it
Informal waste pickers need to be protected when they undertake the work of protecting the nature and community leaders should respect these guardians who are ensuring that Fiji, in future has the same, if not, better q
Some women informal waste pickers endured and struggled with abuse and domestic violence at the hands of their partners because they could not give them money despite not earning due to the COVID-19 lockdown. These
30-year-old Losana Naivala works hard to support her children and parents and a great help to her is the money generated from being an informal waste picker. Naivala says life has not been easy especially with the
