Waste processing

Waste produced by consumption is a source of pollution, particularly in the Pacific Islands where collection and recycling systems are not yet well established, and waste is often buried or simply burned. This can lead pollution of the soil, underground water, and air, thereby impacting ecosystems and biodiversity over the short-, medium- or long-terms. One concrete way to reduce the amount of waste produced is to rethink our consumption habits, e.g. by avoiding buying unnecessary packaging and by promoting the consumption of fresh products grown locally.