More discussion and consultations needed on recycling- WRFL
Waste Recyclers Fiji Limited has welcomed the speech delivered by the Minister for Environment Dr Mahendra Reddy on recycling and its importance in Fiji but adds more con
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Ministry of Environment issues Prohibition Notices to 2 cement manufacturing companies in Lami
The Ministry of Waterways and Environment has issued Prohibition Notices to two Lami based cement manufacturing companies as they suspect that the dust emitted from the o
TLTB Partners with landowning units for conservation purposes and tree planting initiative
The iTaukei Land Trust Board has taken the initiative to lease certain lands around the country for conservation purposes and is also working with landowning units on tre
More organisations join Waste Recyclers Fiji for upcoming celebration of Global Recycling Day
Some concerned organisations have joined Waste Recyclers Fiji Limited for the upcoming celebration of Global Recycling Day. Swire Shipping Agencies Limited and Interna
Naboro Landfill to be transformed into a recycling zone
The Naboro Landfill will be transformed into a recycling zone this year. This was highlighted by the Permanent Secretary of the Department of Environment, Joshua Wycli
USP studies shows most fish in the Laucala Bay area have micro-plastics present in them - Paris
Studies show that most of the fish from the Laucala Bay area in Suva have micro-plastics present in them and this is due to the Kinoya Treatment Plant discharging semi-tr
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints clean up My Suva Park
250 members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Suva Stake took some of their time out on Saturday to clean up My Suva Park. Director of Communications S
Waste material such as metal, school bags and wood found in Nabukalou Creek
Serious concerns have been raised after items such as rusted metal, school bags, wood, cans, and plastic bags were found during the clean up at Nabukalou Creek this morni
Yasawa and Mamanuca villagers to receive training in sustainable practices
Villagers of Yasawa and Mamanuca will be trained on sustainable practices through the 450,000 Euros project supported by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization and fund
Nestle to use paper straws in their MILO UHT products
Nestle Fiji will now be using paper straws instead of plastic straws in their MILO UHT products. This will eliminate nearly 250,000 plastic straws from Fiji every year
TLTB continues tree planting exercise throughout the country
The iTaukei Land Trust Board is continuing its tree planting exercise at various locations around the country. CEO Tevita Kuruvakadua says they approached Mataqali Nav
UN and govt to host 2 full days of community activities in Nadi
The United Nations in partnership with the government have brought together a vast selection of partners from all across the country to set-up two full days of community
Despite a letter from PS for Environment, Freesoul continued construction - Singh
The Director of Environment, Sandeep Singh who is the third prosecution witness in the trial of Freesoul Real Estate(Fiji) PTE Limited told the court that despite being
I think the Environmental Impact Assessment report was overlooked - Singh
The third state witness in the Freesoul Real Estate Development (Fiji) PTE Ltd trial told the court that she thinks the Environmental Impact Assessment report was overloo
Tokalau confirms she was not aware of any email sent by the Director of Lands to the Director of Freesoul
The first state witness in the Freesoul Real Estate Development (Fiji) PTE Ltd trial has confirmed in court today that she was not aware of an email sent by the Director
State can call environment officers as witnesses and also use their reports in Freesoul's trial
Suva Magistrate, Seini Puamau has denied the application of defence to exclude the Ministry of Environment's report in the trial of Freesoul Real Estate Development (Fiji
Japanese Prime Minister sets goal of zero emissions, carbon-neutral society by 2050
Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has said the country will aim to become carbon neutral by 2050. In his first policy speech since taking office last month, Suga t
Drysdale accepts Fiji 50 medal especially for his family
Model Homes Charitable Trust Founder, Peter Drysdale says he accepts his Fiji 50 Independence Commemorative medal especially for his family as what he has achieved was be
50 villages in Fiji to receive eco-based dumpsites that will convert waste into useful composted manure
Fifty villages in Fiji will be gifted with rare eco-based dumpsites that will convert community waste into useful composted manure. This was highlighted by the Minist
PM tells people of Raviravi Village that he made a promise and that promise has been delivered
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has told the people of Raviravi Village in Macuata that he made a promise that they will build a seawall to keep them safe from the risi
Chanel issues bond for climate goals
Chanel has raised a 699-million-dollar bond with clauses linked to its environmental and climate goals. The news was reported by Reuters. As sustainability continues to b