In a bid to reduce the amount of debris entering rivers and seas, the Nasinu Town Council today officially launched its ‘Trash Boom Pilot Project’.

Conducted in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Bio Energy Trash Boom, the project aims to tackle the critical issue of waste pollution affecting our waterways and environment.

Chair of the Nasinu Town Council, Felix Magnus said the project was groundbreaking because it would address a serious issue in Fiji.

“Today, we take a proactive step towards a cleaner and more sustainable future for our community,” he said.

“By introducing trash booms at strategic locations, we will significantly reduce the flow of plastics and other debris into our oceans and rivers, thereby protecting marine life and preserving our natural ecosystems.”

He said the Trash Boom Pilot Project involved the installation of barriers designed to capture and collect trash before it could enter sensitive water bodies.

Mr Magnus said the initiative would not only address immediate environmental impacts but would also foster a culture of responsibility and active participation among community members in waste management efforts.