Titā ki te Titā kore
The National Environment Service (NES) has partnered with Cook Islands General Transport (CIGT) to launch the Titā ki te Titā kore Project.” 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. This forward-looking initiative reflects the Cook Islands Government’s commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable waste management practices.
This project has been eagerly anticipated by both NES and CIGT, acknowledging the years of legacy waste accumulation that have prompted our collaborative efforts. The last legacy waste collection drive was done by NES in 2014, with sporadic community projects in the last 3 years through Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme (GEF-SGP) facilitated through Cook Islands Red Cross.
CIGT will engage in close collaboration with local Puna’s on Rarotonga to implement the program at the community level. Recycling and disposal fees, applicable to both commercial businesses and private households, will be enforced by CIGT. Additionally, individuals will be required to register with CIGT to ensure a smooth transition of collection once the programme starts.
CIGT will engage in close collaboration with local Puna’s on Rarotonga to implement the program at the community level. Recycling and disposal fees, applicable to both commercial businesses and private households, will be enforced by CIGT. Additionally, individuals will be required to register with CIGT to ensure a smooth transition of collection once the programme starts.
For more details about the project, please contact:
Mii Herman (NES) mii.herman@cookislands.gov.ck or
Jessie Sword (CIGT) jessie@cigt.co.ck
