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Single-use disposable diapers have been identified as a waste issue in Pacific countries, both in landfills and as a commonly littered item. The Pacific faces challenges: attempting to reduce environmental risks from the disposal of single-use disposable diapers, while balancing the social and economic benefits that single-use disposable diapers bring.

This study has relied primarily on desktop research to generate a decision-making tool to assist with the selection of Healthcare Waste (HCW) treatment technologies. The tool can be used to inform planning decisions within the Pacific context, although specific contextual considerations (such as geographical, financial and socio-political requirements) need to be applied by those using the tool. The diverse context of the Pacific region has been considered during the research.

Confirmation that there is a waste management funding problem.

Roles and Responsibilities in ARFD

The purpose/objective is the over arching purpose/objective ARFD seeks to achieve.

Outline a clear purpose and note the importance of adopting GEDSI principles in scheme design and implementation.

The provisions and regulations give effect to the purpose or objectives of the legislation.

A monthly e-bulletin of activities and assistance from the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme to its member countries.

The Project funded by the Agence française de Développement (AFD), referred to hereafter as “Committing to Sustainable Waste Actions in the Pacific (SWAP)”, aims to improve sanitation, environmental, social, and economic conditions in Pacific Island countries and territories through improved waste management

Poor waste management poses risks to the economies of PICTs, as most rely heavily on clean environments for agricultural activities and a vibrant tourism industry, therefore polluted and degraded environments pose a significant threat to PICTs.