To reduce solid waste production, litter and emissions from burning single use containers by providing a reusable plate scheme at the Punanga nui Market, Rarotonga, Cook Islands. A hygienic dish washing facility will be established at the Punanga nui Market using environmentally safe detergents and the waste water will be reticulated through riparian vegetation that will be planted along the stream bank to minimize the possibility of any pollution entering the waterways. the dish washing facility will be operated by a community based organisation .