GreenMech Chippers Improve Green Waste Disposal in Fiji

Mr Reddy said: “This investment will directly impact the efficient collection of green waste, recycling resulting in composted material for the benefit of our communities.

“Annually, a considerable amount of green waste gets dumped at our landfills and rubbish dumps. Al­though green waste does decom­pose overtime, it releases methane and other greenhouse gases which contribute to global warming and contribute towards climate change.”

He said through the partnership, the council would be able to divert green waste away from the Naboro landfills and compost and reuse it as soil amendment to improve soil health and sustaining nutrient cy­cling.

“This will also help reduce the vast amounts of space taken in the landfills and reduce greenhouse gas emissions over a period of time,” Mr Reddy said.

“The ministry encourages all com­munities and individuals to join the Government and all our partners in participating and organising your own activities and most impor­tantly carrying these out at home and teaching our children so that they too are climate resilient and environmentally aware to appreci­ate the true value of Mother Earth and the intricate relationship that is shared.”