Mcdonald’s Fiji Declared A Zero Waste Organisation

McDonald’s Fiji has been declared a Zero Waste Organisation, the first in Fiji.

This was revealed by the Minister for Environment and Waterways, Mahendra Reddy during the Global Recycling Day in Suva yesterday.

With the theme ‘Recycling Heroes’, Mr Reddy said his ministry had now developed a zero-waste organisation recognition programme for businesses Fiji-wide.

And they were delighted to accept McDonald’s Fiji onboard the programme.

“The ministry recognises McDonald’s to be one that can be environmentally and socially responsible. This is not an overnight achievement, but is a carefully thought-out process pathway,” Mr Reddy said.

McDonald’s Fiji managing director, Marc McElrath, said they worked behind the scenes to reduce waste in any way they could.

“We invite other businesses that can work with the Government in achieving this goal,” Mr McElrath said.

Partnership with Fiji Sports Council

Fiji Sports Council chief executive officer, Litiana Loabuka, said they recognise that sport has an unrivalled capacity to motivate and inspire many people.

“I am pleased to announce that the Fiji Sports Council will partner with the Minister of Environment to support the recycling initiatives,” Ms Loabuka said.

“Plastic pollution in the environment can have a direct impact on the sports we love, from surfing and sailing to hiking, cycling, running and rugby and football practices.

“Yet, major events can be part of the problem if we don’t take serious measures to curb the effects of generating huge amounts of plastic waste at communal and sporting events.

“We at Fiji Sports Council think we can make a positive difference eliminating single-use plastic items, reducing the amount of plastic we use and recycling as much as possible.”

The Ministry of Environment also launched a joint Recycling Survey with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

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