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Solomon Islands Waste Crisis Only 2% Recycled – How Far Have We Come

Approximately 53,000 tonnes of waste are disposed of each year across the Solomon Islands, yet only about 960 tonnes — less than two percent — are recovered through recycling or other diversion efforts. In Honiara alone, around 80 tonnes of solid waste are generated daily, but only 59 percent is collected, leaving the rest to be improperly dumped or burned. These figures highlight the growing waste management challenge facing the country and raise important questions about progress and accountability. Even simple actions, such as disposing of rubbish responsibly, can make a meaningful difference. Here is Margaret Nuake with more.