DAVAO CITY --- The country’s single-use of plastic may finally come to an end. But one relevant question is: when? The Department of Science and Technology (DOST), in collaboration with other government organizations will adopt a whole-of-government approach to findalternatives to single-use plastics. Studies show that plastics continue to be a pervasive material in the … [Read more...] about Will the Philippines finally end single-use plastic?
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DTI-Region 10 joins advocacy against plastic pollution
DAVAO CITY --- The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Northern Mindanao regional office joins with consumer organizations in the advocacy against plastic pollution as the World celebrates Consumer Rights Day on March 15. In a statement, DTI Northern Mindanao said, “This year’s celebration highlights the role of consumers and consumer advocacy in tackling plastic … [Read more...] about DTI-Region 10 joins advocacy against plastic pollution
Tacloban eyes single-use plastic ban in 2020
TACLOBAN CITY -- The city government here has taken initial steps to regulate the generation of solid waste next year through the passage of an eco-friendly ordinance banning "single-use" plastic. In an interview on Thursday, Vice Mayor Jerry Yaokasin said an ordinance is needed since the sanitary landfill, which just opened this year and designed to last up to 10 … [Read more...] about Tacloban eyes single-use plastic ban in 2020
