Environmental groups raised a huge banner on the beaches of Urbiztondo, La Union, with the call for world leaders to end plastic now. The group calling for a robust Plastics Treaty that reduces plastic manufacturing and promotes a fair shift to a slow, circular, reuse-based economy. Read more »
A groundbreaking innovation in agriculture is set to help Philippine farmers reduce their environmental footprint: biodegradable paper mulch. This eco-friendly alternative to plastic mulches offers a sustainable solution to the environmental challenges posed by synthetic materials in farming. Read more »
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will hold the Road to Zero Waste Summit, an event focusing on sustainable waste management and developing a circular economy, on November 5 and 6 at Unilab Bayanihan Center in Pasig City. Read more »
German scientists have discovered fungi that consume plastic, which may provide some hope in addressing the issue of millions of tons of rubbish that end up in the world's oceans each year. Read more »
In Iligan, a pioneering startup is addressing the growing problem of plastic waste by transforming single-use plastics into sustainable roofing tiles. Read more »
Jayme Navarro, a visionary inventor from Bacolod, has developed a pioneering method to convert plastic waste into valuable fuels like gasoline, diesel, and kerosene. Despite its potential, this remarkable solution has yet to capture widespread media attention. Read more »
