New Zealand assists S.R.W.M.A.

The Samoa Recycling and Waste Management Association (S.R.W.M.A.) has received a funding of WST$43,000 from the New Zealand High Commission in Samoa to assist recycling initiatives in Samoa.

According to a statement issued by S.R.W.M.A. on Wednesday afternoon, the funding was provided via the New Zealand High Commission Fund, which supports small scale, short-term community projects that contribute to wider community well-being.

The funding will support the Association to procure and distribute 20 recycling stations and raise awareness about the importnace of the three Rs - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.

The New Zealand High Commissioner to Samoa Dr. Trevor Matheson said in the statement that the theme of the funding round was Climate change, sustainability, and community education and S.R.W.M.A’s proposal was a natural fit.

“Raising awareness and improving access to recycling facilities is key to tacking plastic pollution,” Dr. Matheson said.

New Zealand High Commissioner to Samoa Dr Trevor Matheson

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The President of S.R.W.M.A. Marina Keil said in a statement that raising awareness on recycling is the key focus of the Association this year.

She also stated that the assistance received will help boost S.R.W.M.A’s presence at any public event to promote the 3Rs message.

S.R.W.M.A. plans to work with sporting bodies, schools, organisations and private sector, that are joining the wave to incorporate 3rs in their workspace and manage their waste foot print.

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“The distribution of the 20 cages to 20 different locations will be implemented next month, which will increase the number of SRWMA recycling stations out in the public and make recycling a lot more accessible for everyone to make use off,” she said.

Mrs. Keil said they are grateful for the support from the New Zealand High Commission. She gave thanks to Dr. Matheson for the assistance.

“Any act of kindness towards our environment is a win for Samoa, its assistance like this that makes our work for the environment possible,” she said.