08/05/2026
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At 64, Rorosiano Kevi isn’t slowing down. He’s simply found a different way to keep going.
Originally from Levuka, Rorosiano spent 26 years working as a security officer before recently retiring. Now his days begin well before sunrise. By 5:00 am he is already walking through Valelevu, Nasinu Road, Khalsa Road, Naveiwakau and surrounding areas collecting plastic bottles and aluminium cans that others leave behind. Rain or shine, he continues this routine until around 2:00 pm each day.
For the past two years, this has become more than just a routine. It’s a steady source of income and purpose. What started small has grown over time, with Rorosiano now earning between $160 and $200 each time he returns his collections. By making more frequent visits to Return and Earn centres at the Suva City Council site on Lakeba Street and Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Fiji at Laucala Beach, he has been able to increase his earnings.
Despite this, Rorosiano lives simply with his cousin in YasiYasi, Nadera and chooses to save most of what he earns. For him, it’s about being prepared and having a little extra security for the future.
What stands out most is his humility and his quiet message to others. “This is easy money,” he says. “You just have to get past the shyness or shame of picking up bottles. Five cents might seem small but it adds up, especially now when everything is getting more expensive.”
His story is a powerful reminder that dignity comes from effort, not the type of work we do. One bottle at a time, Rorosiano is making a real difference for himself, his community and the environment.