Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte has expressed the collective hope of city leaders around the world to address the global crisis of plastic waste or plastic pollution that has adverse effects on the environment especially in times of calamities. “Let us recognize the power of cities, acknowledge...
The Philippine Plastics Industry Association (PPIA) finds plastic avoidance/reduction as extreme solution in addressing the plastic pollution and warning of its economic impact, especially to the poor. The local plastics industry issued this statement in connection with the Philippines’...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Plastic for Rice program here that aimed to recycle non-biodegradable materials yielded a total of 4,144 plastic bags, according to the city government. MAYOR John Dalipe leads the Plastic for Rice program in Zamboanga City that promoted the benefits of recycling to help...
The packaging and manufacturing industries are up on their toes to use technological developments to come up with smart and inventive packaging post pandemic and to contribute to green environment, according to industry experts. “With the present appetite for sustainable packaging and consumers'...
Coca-Cola Philippines has expanded the Ecosystem Impact Program in partnership with Plastic Bank Philippines, a social enterprise that builds collection and recycling ecosystems in communities, to intensify efforts in addressing plastic waste in the country. In a statement, the beverage giant said...
The plastic problem What we use for just minutes Will last a long, long time Something glints at sea I squint to see what it is It’s only plastic All the fish gagging Panic at the sea bottom Mass death soon follows Plastic everywhere Microplastics in our drink In what we eat, breathe How is the...
Holistic sustainability and communicating it well as a key to success swisstainable Sustainability as a competitive advantage for Swiss tourism Our country is known for a lot of things. While we get a lot of bad press—some we deserve, others not so much—the natural beauty of the Philippines is...
Colorful decorations, fun activities, and overflowing food have always been essentials in every Filipino fiesta—but amid all the celebrations, have you ever thought about the amount of plastic waste being produced during these occasions? (Photo courtesy of the EcoWaste) In its recent call...
Editorial “Plastic pollution seriously endangers the ecosystem, especially bodies of water like rivers that are vital to fishermen’s livelihood.” With this in mind, the House of Representatives passed on third and final reading this week House Bill No. 4102 that proposes to raise the ₱20...
The Department of Finance (DOF) lauded the decision of the House of Representatives to approve on final reading a proposed measure seeking to impose taxes on single-use plastics. In a statement, Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno said the swift approval of House Bill (HB) 4102 or the Single-use...
Several alternatives to single-use plastics are being looked for by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in collaboration with other government organizations as it adopts a whole-of-government approach in its search. Plastic waste (Photo courtesy of Pixabay) According to DOST, studies...
The House of Representatives on Monday afternoon, Nov. 14 approved on third and final reading a bill seeking to impose a P100 excise tax on single-use plastic bags, which have long been said to be a major cause of environmental pollution. (Unsplash) Also known as House Bill (HB) No.4102, the...
