WITH the mid-term elections concluded, Department of Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Maria Antonia Loyzaga on Wednesday directed the Environment Management Bureau (EMB) and its field offices nationwide to lead the collection, repurpose, reuse and recycle of campaign materials.
She instructed the EMB to work with the civic group Green Convergence and other non-government partners in reducing the ecological footprint of plastics, posters and tarpaulins, in particular.
“Organizations like Green Convergence, a multi-sectoral coalition dedicated to promoting sustainable development and environmental awareness in the Philippines, will serve as valuable allies in this initiative, providing guidance and resources for effective recycling efforts,” she said in a statement.
Loyzaga encouraged the public to actively participate in the collection of the campaign materials, ensuring that these items are sent to recyclers.