An environmental advocacy group has urged Filipino families and communities to observe eco-friendly practices when welcoming the New Year to help protect public health, animal welfare, and the environment amid the ongoing climate emergency. The call was made by the EcoWaste Coalition on December 22 in Quezon City, as it promoted the “3Ps” framework—People-friendly, Pet-friendly, […]
As the nation observes the Month of Planet Earth under Presidential Proclamation No. 1482, the EcoWaste Coalition has called on Filipinos to celebrate Holy Week in an environmentally responsible way. Discover more ways to celebrate Holy Week with the planet in mind by checking out these 12 tips to promote a low-carbon, plastic-free observance. On […]
EcoWaste Coalition honored women waste workers for their vital contributions to the environment and public health with a seminar on preventing and reducing occupational hazards. 👉 Discover how Filipino women waste workers are leading the fight for safer working conditions—learn more about their inspiring journey recognized in a UN webinar on worker safety. The event, […]
The EcoWaste Coalition has urged devotees of Nuestro Padre Jesus Nazareno to celebrate Traslacion 2025 in an environmentally responsible way by avoiding litter and embracing ecological practices. The group gathered outside Quiapo Church today to promote their advocacy for a cleaner and greener feast of the Black Nazarene. With millions expected to join the January […]
The EcoWaste Coalition, joined by Miss Earth beauty queens from ten countries, is urging Filipinos to observe Undas 2024 in an environmentally responsible way. Launching their “Zero Waste Undas 2024” campaign with the theme “Kalinisan sa huling hantungan, Igalang ang kalikasan (Cleanliness in the Final Resting Place, Respect Nature),” they gathered at the Manila North […]
The EcoWaste Coalition has urged all 2025 election candidates to prioritize environmental sustainability throughout their campaigns. With over 500,000 candidates expected to file their Certificates of Candidacy (COCs) from October 1 to 8, 2024, the group stressed the need for eco-friendly practices. “We appeal to all participating individuals, political parties, and party-list groups and their […]
The Antipolo City Government and EcoWaste Coalition are asking residents and visitors this Holy Week Maundy Thursday to keep the penitential Alay-Lakad litter-free.
EcoWaste Coalition has appealed to the faithful not to leave any trail of trash in popular pilgrimage sites all over the country as people take part in Holy Week activities this April.
Non-profit group EcoWaste Coalition has initiated a 4-month toy safety monitoring project with the onset of the “ber” months this September, the start of the world’s longest Christmas celebration held in the Philippines.
Toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition has commended some chain stores for taking lead-containing spray paints off the shelves in compliance with a Chemical Control Order (CCO) banning lead, a toxic raw material, in the production of paints and similar surface coatings.
An advocacy group for a zero waste and toxics-free society lauded Metro Manila’s local government units (LGUs) and the region‘s over 13 million residents for welcoming the New Year with lower firecracker-related injuries, zero firecracker-connected fire incidents, and with less pollution.
EcoWaste Coalition is praising efforts of the informal waste sector’s retrieval of flood-damaged electronics and other useful discards from areas heavily affected by typhoon Ulysses.