State-run think tank Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) has urged the Philippine government to implement several key measures to ensure the success and sustainability of the circular economy (CE) transition. “The state’s desire to promote economic transformation and sustainable...
Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte (PPAB) Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte is urging the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to strictly implement the Extended Producer Responsibility...
Achieving a circular economy starts with us. It can be as small as reusing bottles or as progressive as setting up a business for processing different waste into resource; needless to say, the time to act is now. In a startling projection for 2025, the National Solid Waste Management Commission...
Ten local government units (LGUs) will be considered for the 60-million euro grant for local circular economy, solid waste management, and climate change mitigation measures. DENR Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga (Photo courtesy of PCO) Environment Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga said the...
In a day, how many times does an average consumer use a product that comes from a sachet or a plastic wrapper? Food, beverage, cookies, cooking ingredients, shampoo, liquid soap come in sachets. Numerous personal items are packaged in plastic –razor, hair brush, cosmetics, hygiene care products,...
In the discussion of the circular economy in the Philippines, where are we headed? The conversation on the circular economy in the Philippines is growing in momentum, especially in small circles. As a practitioner myself, it’s interesting to see the conversation evolve into practice. The past few...