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Plastic pollution pandemonium

THE toss-up at the United Nations talks, which began on Aug. 5, on a global plastics treaty in Geneva ended Friday without an agreement. This...

No deal at plastic pollution talks

GENEVA – Talks aimed at striking a landmark global treaty on plastic pollution fell apart Friday without agreement, as countries failed to find consensus...

Dr. Gem Brion Zabala instills sustainability with actions that start with us

She may raise the ire of certain groups for her advocacy on the re-use of plastics—which for them, is anathema to their somewhat narrow-minded...

Lawmaker: Dispose plastic properly during La Niña

Senior Deputy Speaker Aurelio Gonzales Jr. on Wednesday called for the proper disposal of wastes, especially non-biodegradable materials like plastics, during the projected La...

Seoul authorities find toxic substances in Shein and Temu products

Seoul, South Korea—Women's accessories sold by some of the world's most popular online shopping firms contained toxic substances sometimes hundreds of times above acceptable...

MMDA encourages public to recycle, reuse

The government is strongly encouraging people to reduce, reuse, and recycle to minimize waste and prevent waterway clogging in the metropolis. Metropolitan Manila Development Authority...

DENR chief: PH faces daunting challenge versus plastic wastes

Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Maria Antonia Loyzaga said the country faces a deadly challenge, considering that the Philippines produces 2.7...

PH, 6 others join initiative to fight pollution from plastics, pesticides

The governments of the Philippines, Ecuador, India, Kenya, Laos, Uruguay and Vietnam have come together to launch a $379-million initiative to combat pollution from...

New plastics order eyed to save Earth

A transformation of the global economy is urgently needed to curb existential threats to nature and humankind caused by plastics, according to experts meeting...

PackPrintPlas Philippines 2023 returns this October at SMX

PackPrintPlas Philippines 2023, the 29th edition, is gearing up for an exciting three-day event set to take place from October 5 to 7, 2023,...

Supermarket chain launches new sustainability campaign

Plastics are a common sight in the Philippines. However, the colorful bags, although convenient and often durable, are an immense contributor to environmental pollution.  According...

We should be responsible stewards of our environment

"Proper waste disposal is a matter of discipline."   We cannot deny how plastics are an essential element of every aspect of technological innovation, not just...

9 Pampanga LGUs trade trash for cement

Nine local government units (LGU) in the province of Pampanga— Lubao, Sasmuan, San Fernando, Mexico, Guagua, Floridablanca, Macabebe, Mabalacat and Porac—have successfully reduced their...

Lego defies anti-plastics revolt

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