YOUNG students of St Nicholas yesterday paid a visit to the Ranadi dump site i, East of Honiara to learn about waste management.
During the visit the students ts have undergone special lectures to learn about waste management at Ranadi disposal dite.
This is one of the JICA volunteer’s activities aiming at raising awareness of environmental problems in Honiara.
Hanako Yasuda a JICA volunteer and Joe Kelesi the Landfill Supervisor for Honiara City Council within the Works Division hosted the students.
During the visit the two officers told the students how important it is to know about waste management and concept of 3R (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle).
The students were briefed at Japan’s Grassroots Program funded facility subsequent to landfill tour to see how liter and rubbish are accumulated from the city.
The program is part of a mutual cooperation between Japan and Solomon Islands.
Reports said, the students have learnt a lot from the excursion.