Tag: pollution
Why Sound Management of Chemical Wastes, Pollution Matter to Filipino Youth
Experts in the health, environmental science, policy, and other disciplines convened at the United Nations Conference Center in Bangkok, Thailand, for the OEWG 1.2 on a Science-Policy Panel on Chemical Waste and Pollution Prevention. This event is considered a step forward in environmental protection. Discussions like these help us achieve the 2030 agenda, especially since young people’s voices are also part of the panel.
1st Google Startups Accelerator supports tech solutions to global issues
Google has opened the first Google for Startups Accelerator: Circular Economy which aims to support startups and nonprofits in APAC and North America that are using tech to solve global challenges such as pollution, waste and recycling, and climate change and biodiversity loss.
EcoWaste Coalition praises reduced firecracker-related injuries, pollution in NCR
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.