Moana Taka Partnership

Moving eligible waste from island nations to accredited recycling and disposal facilities

A collaborative initiative between SPREP and Swire Shipping to ship eligible non-commercial waste on pro bono basis between approved ports

Eligible Commodity Start an application

Address critical waste management issues in the Pacific

Alleviates waste burden on island nations

Ensures responsible recycling and processing

Helps to prevent ocean pollution and supports biodiversity

Drives circular economy

What is Moana Taka Partnership?

Considering the challenges faced by Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs), Swire Shipping and Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in 2018 to address critical waste management issues in the PICTs under the Moana Taka Partnership (MTP).

MTP helps alleviate the burden of waste in the PICTs by utilising Swire Shipping vessels (and other shipping partners) to transport non-commercial recyclable and disposable waste. This waste is transported to countries with appropriate waste recycling or disposal facilities, ensuring that everything from oil to plastics to aerosols are properly recycled or disposed.

This partnership plays a vital role in advancing the circular economy by enabling access to international waste management and recycling infrastructure.

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