Twenty-eight schools in Lautoka are actively participating in a clean schools program, according to Lautoka City Council’s CEO Mohammed Anees Khan. This initiative was highlighted during the Global Recycling Day event held in Lautoka last week.
Khan noted that the Lautoka City Council is also subsidizing compost bins for residents, facilitating the composting of green and organic waste at home. This effort aims to alleviate some pressure from the Vunato Dump site, with the council proud to announce that 100% of market waste is composted.
In alignment with the Pacific Recycling Foundation’s “Connecting the Dots Strategy,” Lautoka City Council is fostering partnerships with grassroots recycling organizations, development partners like JICA, UNDP, ADB, and USAID, as well as support from the public sector. Khan emphasized that this collaborative approach serves as a blueprint for other municipalities across the nation and the region, inspiring improvements in waste management practices.
He encouraged other municipalities in Fiji and the Pacific to adopt similar collaborative strategies and called on residents and visitors of Lautoka and Churchill Park to actively engage in the I Recycle program and uphold sustainable practices in their daily routines.
The positive impact of engaging schools and the local community reflects a growing awareness of the importance of sustainability, echoing similar initiatives like the recently launched I-Recycle program in Churchill Park, which set a new benchmark for sustainable waste management in Fiji. By fostering community responsibility and cooperation, Lautoka is paving the way for a cleaner and more sustainable future.
This ongoing commitment to improving waste management not only contributes to environmental sustainability but also sets the stage for fostering a culture of sustainability that will benefit both current and future generations.
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