Epson Philippines and WWF-Philippines have teamed up to improve waste management and environmental education in Monreal, Ticao Island, Masbate—bringing in technology, training, and long-term solutions to help the coastal community fight plastic pollution. Read more about how WWF-Philippines and partners are helping Masbate communities gain access to clean water in this story on fundraising for […]
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BAN Toxics Urges Stronger Action on 24th Anniversary of Philippines’ Solid Waste Management Act
BAN Toxics, an environmental justice group, has called for a comprehensive review and stricter implementation of Republic Act (RA) 9003, the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000, on its 24th anniversary. RA 9003, enacted on January 26, 2001, was designed to establish an integrated solid waste management program aimed at protecting public health and […]
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EcoWaste Coalition Calls for Trash-Free Traslacion to Honor Jesus Nazarene
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 […]
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Edible Bags Made of Cassava and Corn? Oikos PH Introduces Non-Plastic Alternatives to Combat Pollution
They look like plastic but aren’t. These Innovative cassava and corn bags offer eco-friendly solutions to the country’s ever-growing plastic pollution problem. The non-plastic bags from the Philippine-based Oikos Sustainable Solutions are sourced and manufactured locally as innovative, sustainable alternatives. Their flagship products – cassava and corn bags – closely resemble conventional plastic but are […]
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Samar, Leyte improve waste management with plastics for food barter
Samar and Leyte are improving their waste management with programs that allow residents to collect plastic wastes and barter them in exchange for rice and other food products.
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Meteorologist Shanna Mendiola wins Emmy Award for plastics in the ocean coverage
Meteorologist Shanna Mendiola proudly acknowledged her Filipino heritage as she won the prestigious Emmy Award in Los Angeles, California. Mendiola was awarded an Emmy in the Environment News Story category for her report, “Plastic and Our Oceans” aired on NBC4 News Southern California’s weekday morning newscast “Today in LA”. Shanna Mendiola received her first Television […]
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