Low-pressure collapsible containers used in Cook Islands environmental projects

Cook Islands

Recycling in the Cook Islands is relatively advanced, with polyethylene terephthalate (PET) botles and aluminium cans being recovered from household and commercial collections and usually exported to
Cook Islands

While the Government of the Cook Islands has committed to a “2045 Zero Waste” goal, current policy and regulatory frameworks are weak, fragmented, and ineffective. Many alternatives to single-use
COOK ISLANDS CLIMATE CHANGE POLICY 2018-2028

To strengthen climate resilience to protect lives, livelihoods, economic, infrastructural, cultural and environmental assets in the Cook Islands, while ensuring sustainable development.
3Rs Presentation Cook Islands

Plastic and polystyrene cups, including plastic-lined coffee cups 5. Polystyrene containers and meat trays 6. Plastic-packaged single-serve butter and spreads 7. Products containing microbeads...
WASTE MANAGEMENT

The Cook Islands face a range of challenges around the management of solid waste. Due to size and isolation, disposal of rubbish has significant
Cook Islands calls for ban on harmful chemicals in

The solution for Pacific Small Islands Developing States such as the Cook Islands lies in the development of a plastics treaty that will include a global
Projects

The Cooks Islands Government National Environment Policy (NEP) provides an holistic approach to preserving their pristine natural environment. As one of their
Cook Islands weighs up geotextile bags and containers

Geotextile bags, also referred to as geotubes, dewatering tubes, or erosion control tubes, are used for large shoreline protection, erosion control,
NES Cook Islands – The Cook Islands National Environment Service

This initiative is aimed at tackling the environmental and health risks posed by the improper disposal of whiteware, electronic waste (E-Waste) and end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) on Rarotonga.
COOK ISLANDS TECHNOLOGY NEEDS ASSESSMENT

Enhancing technology transfer for the mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions and adaptation to climate change through the TNA project is key to the Cook Islands response to climate change.