Pacific Recycling Foundation Founder Amitesh Deo announced today during a press conference at their office in Koronivia that they will conduct a mapping exercise of the informal waste collection sector in Fiji.
Deo says they aim to create a comprehensive database of those involved in waste picking, which will be useful for policy-makers, researchers, and other stakeholders.
He says PRF is committed to bringing attention to the challenges faced by Collection Pillars of Recycling and advocating for their rights, and this particular mapping exercise is a first for Fiji’s waste-picking sector.
The Founder says they will work closely with Collection Pillars of Recycling, community-based organizations, and other stakeholders to collect data on their socio-economic and environmental conditions, including their living conditions, access to basic services and amenities, and work-related challenges.
This project is in partnership with Women in Informal Employment Globalizing and Organizing.
