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IMPROVING THE MANAGEMENT OF ORGANIC AND RECYCLABLES IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS

Solomon Island’s Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology is utilising PacWastePlus investment to introduce new systems that improve the management of organic waste and recyclables.

Project Description

Current Situation
Without viable options for the recovery of organic wastes and recyclables, these items are either landfilled, burnt, or dumped into the environment in the Solomon Islands. As a result of current management arrangements, critical landfill space is fast running out while methane and leachates are generated following the decomposition of organic matter in an anaerobic environment.

What is the Solomon Islands Project About?
The project will introduce an organic processing programme in Honiara Market, construct an organic processing facility, establish a marketing strategy. Project Activities include:
• Design and implementation of an organic processing programme in Gizo that will collect and compost all organic waste generated at the Gizo Central Market.
• Introduce an Advance Recovery Fee & Deposit system and legislation in the Solomon Islands to improve the recycling rate in the country.
• Establish a recyclable collection centre in Gizo.

Future Situation
Solomon Island’s Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology seeks to have an effective and self-funding solution for the collection and processing of organic waste and recyclables.

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Community Youth and Women’s Groups Lead Initiatives for a Cleaner Community in Honiara

Active youth and women’s groups in the Tuvaruhu community in Honiara are leading community-driven initiatives. These initiatives involve collecting plastic bottles, glass bottles, and discarded materials within the community and nearby river. They upcycle these items from trash into art.     These products, which could have been discarded in...

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Tuvaruhu Community Moves Forward on Behaviour Change Pilot Project to Improve Waste Management

The Tuvaruhu community in Honiara is enthusiastic about initiating a new behaviour change project to engage the community in properly managing recyclables and organic waste generated within the community.” The pilot project will coordinate with the Honiara City Council (HCC) and the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management, and...

Solomon Islands
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Solomon Islands Commence Work on Introducing Product Stewardship Scheme

Solomon Islands’ Ministry of Environment Climate Change Disaster Management and Meteorology (MECDM) facilitated the first Technical Working Committee meeting for the introduction of a Product Stewardship Scheme (PSS) for the Solomon Islands. The multi-agency Technical Working Committee is established to support MECDM in the design of Solomon Islands’ PSS, and...

Solomon Islands
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • By 2023 have e strong and sustainable legislative environment in Solomon Islands that provides for the effective diversion of organic and recyclable wastes from landfill.
  • By 2023, have an effective resource recovery programme operating in Solomon Islands with efficient infrastructure support and an active, engaged partnership between government and the private sector to divert organic and recyclable waste from landfills.
  • By 2023 have an informed and engaged community with an increased understanding of the importance of waste management and knowledge of how to appropriately manage organic and recyclable wastes.
  • 63% of Solomon Islands waste stream are made up of organic waste while recyclables make up an estimated 30%.
  • These items are either landfilled, burnt, or dumped into the environment in the Solomon Islands
  • Landfilling organic wastes and recyclables take up critical landfill airspace, generates methane gas, and leachates.
  • Organic and recyclable waste recovery and processing industry becomes self-sufficient and is strengthened through private partnerships and government import standards.
  • All Organic waste generated at produce markets on Guadalcanal is diverted from landfill in 2025
  • Recyclables are captured effectively through the ARFD system by 2025.