26 Jul 2019

Pacific warned about mounting waste and pollution

From , 3:02 pm on 26 July 2019

Changes in policy-making and infrastructure provisions by Pacific governments are said to be critical in tackling the impacts of e-waste in the region.

The director of New Zealand's Computer Recycling Patrick Moynahan says conversations must continue to generate broader community awareness on the issue of e-waste.

Mr Moynahan tells Christine Rovoi these changes are critical not just for the preservation of the islands, but more importantly for the well-being of their people.

This photo of a landfill in the Cook Islands was taken a couple of weeks ago.

Photo: Supplied