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First export of plastics for recycling in Vanuatu

On July 15th 2021, Vanuatu Environmental Science Society and RecycleCorp hosted an event at the RecycleCorp yard to mark the first export of plastic bottles from Vanuatu. The bottles are being shipped to Australia at the end of this month to be recycled back into plastic bottles. Dr. Christina Shaw,…
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The ANZPAC Plastic Pact is launched

Leading businesses, NGOs and governments from across the plastic supply chain and the region unite behind 2025 targets to eliminate plastic packaging waste. The ANZPAC Plastics Pact (ANZPAC) has launched in the Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands region, uniting businesses, NGOs and governments…
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Event to introduce ANZPAC Plastics Pact to businesses in Vanuatu

A new initiative, the ANZPAC Plastics Pact (ANZPAC) was introduced to businesses during an event on Wednesday night hosted by the British High Commission in Port Vila and the Vanuatu Environmental Science Society and attended by members of government, the diplomatic corps and NGOs as well as the business…
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VRWMA board

VRWMA has a new board

The VRWMA has a new board. Election of the executive committee took place on the 5th November during the Annual General Meeting. President: Andrew Hibgame (RecycleCorp) Vice President: Georges Cumbo (Green Wave Vanuatu) Secretary: Christina Shaw (VESS) Treasurer: Teiva Durand (Vanuatu…
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Vanuatu Recycling and Waste Management Association officially launched

Ministers, diplomatic corps, local businesses and civil society members came together on Monday evening to celebrate the launch of the Vanuatu Recycling and Waste Management Association (VRWMA). More than 65 attendees filled the ballroom of the Ramada Resort for the launch event. They were welcomed…
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New plastic bans have been gazetted

The new waste management regulations were gazetted into law yesterday. These are the plastic bans which were announced at the beginning of the year. From 1st December this year the following items are banned: Plastic flowers single use plastic cups single use plastic folks single use plastic…
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