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This animation introduces government decision-makers to the concept of the circular economy and its relevance to waste management in Pacific Island countries and Timor-Leste.
Currently, most waste systems in the region follow a linear "take-make-waste" model, where imported goods are used and then discarded - often into landfills or the environment. This results in:
• Overflowing landfills (1,141 tonnes of waste per day),
• Marine pollution (up to 365 tonnes per day),
• Terrestrial dumping and burning (estimated 227 tonnes daily),
• And contributes to climate change and biodiversity loss.
The animation presents a circular approach as a smarter, more sustainable alternative - keeping resources in use through redesign, reuse, repair, recycling, and better policy controls. It highlights practical examples of how Pacific governments can begin applying circular thinking across waste streams