Have you heard of this prestigious prize in search of "game-changing innovations that will help us repair our planet" founded by Prince William? Nearing its fourth annual awards ceremony this November in Cape Town, South Africa, The Earthshot Prize intends to discover 50 winners within 10 years to...
In the Philippines, where low-income families often rely inadvertently on sari-sari stores for affordable packets of shampoo, soap, and dish detergent, single-use sachets remain a threat to the environment. Large corporations that produce disposable items for household use drive much of the plastic...
As the real estate and energy sectors continue to innovate and implement sustainable practices, their role in shaping a green centric future becomes increasingly significant. To further raise awareness about their roles in building a sustainable future, the Manila Bulletin is launching its...
Most of the trash we produce end up in landfills, even when thrown in recycling bins. This escalating waste dilemma poses a risk to the environment and human health, prompting the need for people to adopt sustainable practices with a stronger sense of urgency. In the Philippines, where the spirit...
An expert has urged the reversion of 44,000 hectares or 80 percent of the ponds in the Manila Bay into mangroves to restore coastal protection, regulate flooding, control soil erosion, and promote fisheries production, which were adversely affected by “built-up structures in the name of progress...
Textiles are used to make fashionable pieces, from clothing and bags to curtains and bedding, but they account for 10 percent of global emissions. Rethinking of ways these items are produced (massive and frequent consumption of non-renewable sources) and bought (spending habits and eco-friendly...
The Philippines stands at a pivotal moment in its urban development. Rapidly expanding cities hold immense promise but face severe challenges: crippling traffic congestion, hazardous air pollution, and inadequate transportation options. These issues mirror a global imperative to forge cities that...
In a startling projection for 2050, the UN Environment Programme anticipates that the fast fashion industry could consume a quarter of the world's carbon budget by 2050. This foresight poses a serious threat to the environment and prompts the need for fashion to reach a circular status. It is...
A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of visiting two of the United Kingdom’s most esteemed scientific and cultural institutions: the Royal Botanic Gardens (RBG), Kew, at both its London and Wakehurst, Sussex locations, and the Natural History Museum of London. As part of a delegation from...
What makes a city thrive is a combination of how developers create opportunities for movement, synergy, and prosperity. It’s a combination of celebrating life to its fullest capacity with the community at its very heart. “At SM Prime (SMPHI), we dream big for our shared future. True...
Mondelēz International in the Philippines, maker of snack products like Oreo, Eden Cheese and Cadbury Dairy Milk shares the impact of their partnership with PCX Markets and HOPE through the Aling Tindera program, which helps fund plastic pollution cleanup around the world. This year,...
Think of how many cleaning products you use in a year, multiplied by millions of households, and these add up to the escalating waste problem as they enter landfills, waiting to outlive us and the next generations. Much of this waste comes in plastic packaging, which collectively worsens floods in...
