Plastic waste for WiFi
The Eco-Connect tries to solve the plastic waste pollution in Antiao River while improving access to internet in the city.
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Phl, Norway explore cooperation on waste management
The Philippines and Norway are exploring cooperation on sustainable waste management, recycling and plastic recovery as a Philippine delegation studies…
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Social fintech a 2-in-1 solution to poverty and plastic pollution
Plastic Bank also provides waste pickers with food vouchers, accident and health insurance, school kits and tools of the trade.
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Advocates, industry leaders caution vs blanket plastic bans
Environmental advocates and food industry representatives called for stronger waste collection and recovery systems to address marine pollution, cautioning…
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SM expands waste diversion and circular economy ecosystem
In partnership with Friends of Hope, around 80,000 kilograms of consumer plastics have been diverted and processed since 2021.
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Maya completes recycled plastic card shift
Maya has completed its shift to 100 percent recycled plastic for all newly produced wallet cards, advancing its sustainability efforts across its Mastercard…
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‘Not a humanitarian need’: Surgeons oppose free cosmetic surgery in gov’t hospitals
PAPRAS and the Philippine College of Surgeons have opposed cosmetic surgery missions in government hospitals, citing patient safety, accreditation and the use…
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Companies under tight watch in complying with EPR Act — Palace
The Marcos administration is intensifying plastic waste recovery efforts, with the DENR issuing 155 show-cause letters to companies potentially violating the…
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Philippines faces an ocean of plastic
The Philippines’ massive contribution to ocean plastic pollution highlights problems beyond plastic consumption, including waste management, enforcement and…
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SM expands ‘Green Recycling Machine’ network
The SM Green Recycling Machines complement SM’s existing circular economy and waste management efforts.
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DOF eyes higher excise taxes to fund middle-class tax relief
The Department of Finance (DOF) is proposing higher excise taxes on sweetened beverages, e-cigarettes, alcohol, plastics and vehicles to offset revenue losses…
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Asia’s vendors grapple with rising costs of ever-present plastics
Petrochemical companies mainly in South Korea and Japan have scaled back production capacity, sending the cost of basic goods such as plastic bags surging.
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Maya shifts to recycled plastic cards
The transition makes more sustainable materials the standard across Maya’s card portfolio as part of its commitment to responsible growth.
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‘Bottle-to-WiFi Vendo’ initiative unveiled
Iloilo City has launched the Eco-nnect Bottle-to-WiFi Vendo, an innovative recycling initiative that rewards residents with free internet access in exchange…
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Bin sin
Questions over recycling claims and a shocking child welfare case in Japan have sparked online discussions about responsibility and accountability. From…
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This relentless dreamer cleans the world’s oceans
Central to his success is his belief that solving environmental problems requires more than good intentions — it demands innovation backed by data and…
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Beyond the bin: Mondelēz International drives collaborative solutions for a circular future
Mondelēz International continues to work toward reducing virgin plastic use and designing more of its packaging for recyclability.
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