Rappler's latest stories on Many Ways to Zero Waste movement
'Pechay for free': Family in CamSur takes up gardening to help neighbors
Aside from being able to help others during the coronavirus lockdown, the Furio family also manages to squeeze in some quality bonding time in their garden
Going zero waste during a pandemic? These advocates say it's possible
While it may seem hard, environmental advocates say people can lessen the waste they produce daily even during the coronavirus pandemic
Southeast Asia finds ways to minimize waste during coronavirus outbreak
As demand for disposable face masks, disinfectant and protective equipment soars, innovative Southeast Asians have come up with ideas to curb single-use litter while shielding themselves and others from the virus
TIPS: How to stay sustainable during the coronavirus pandemic
You can do you part in helping Mother Earth despite the lockdown
5 ways to take care of the environment during coronavirus outbreak
While the world continues to make sense of a reality scarred by the virus, EcoWaste Coalition lists ways that people can do to help address both the coronavirus outbreak and the climate crisis
#WorldWithoutWaste: Coca-Cola’s mission to make the world a sustainable place to live in
The company is starting in their own backyard – by reducing their plastic waste
Environmental documentary 'The Story of Plastic' explores a global crisis
'The Story of Plastic' hopes to help the audience have a better idea about the gravity of the plastic pollution crisis, as well as some insight into workable solutions
How Filipinos are helping Taal eruption survivors while going zero waste
Seeing the need to do their part to help those affected, many organizations championing the zero-waste lifestyle are helping Taal eruption survivors by leading eco-friendly donation drives
Coke Studio continues to advocate for environmental protection
They aim to educate the youth on the importance of recycling in each concert and roadshow event organized
[OPINION] A call to Libmaneños: Let's start refusing plastic
I believe that it's high time for the municipality of Libmanan to help address our plastic problem and act for the future generations of Libmaneños
Startup company recycles stone wastes to make stationery
Stone wastes from construction sites and mining quarries are collected to produce waterproof and tear-resistant stationery
Sprite® switches to clear plastic bottle packaging to promote sustainability
The switch from green to clear plastic bottle packaging is an industry-first sustainability initiative in Southeast Asia
LOOK: Christmas tree made out of plastic bottles, cups, utensils in Bulacan
The creation of an eco-lamp Christmas tree in Baliwag, Bulacan, is part of the town's campaign to recycle and create items from waste
6 innovative ways to ditch traditional gift wrappers
Tired of the same old gift wrappers? You can celebrate the holidays and save the environment with these recyclable materials
How to have realistic zero-waste Christmas parties
A 'buhay zero waste' practitioner shares personal tips on how to celebrate the festive season with the smallest amount of waste possible
How to lessen disposables, waste at SEA Games 2019
The Break Free From Plastic movement gives tips on how athletes, sports fans, organizers, and hotels can go zero waste and plastic-free at SEA Games 2019
LIST: Zero-waste initiatives in the Philippines
How will you practice a zero-waste lifestyle? Here's a running list of zero-waste initiatives that you can be a part of.
#ManyWaystoZeroWaste movement
#ManyWaystoZeroWaste is a movement pushing for responsible ways to use reduce plastic
The journey of plastics: From production to our bodies
This is how plastics make their way into our food chain
Sachet away: What's lacking in our plastic laws?
The Philippines needs to catch up where regulating plastic use is concerned
Gubat QC: Where nothing goes to waste
What to expect at Gubat? Recycled interiors and banana leaves for plates – strictly kamayan-only!
Philippine city shows zero waste is achievable
'We cannot avoid using plastic, but we have to manage,' says San Fernando City Mayor Edwin Santiago
#2030Now: Refilling stations emerge as best solution to plastic pollution
The winning group proposes to turn sari-sari stores into refilling stations and exchange sachets for coins to address the country’s plastic waste at the 2019 Social Good Summit
Sari-sari store conundrum: How can you help poor Filipinos reduce plastic waste?
While use of refillables and package-free purchasing is becoming trendy among the wealthy, what do we do about the 'tingi' and sari-sari store culture among most Filipinos that contribute to plastic waste?
#2030Now: Plastic pollution not just an environment problem
Participants of the 2019 Social Good Summit say the plastics problem in the country must also be treated as a social and economic issue
Rappler pushes for responsible use of plastic with #ManyWaysToZeroWaste movement
The campaign aims to engage the government, corporations, and communities in finding solutions to our plastic waste problem
How going zero waste is addressing PH's plastic pollution
Snapshots of the zero waste movement in the Philippines
WWF’s mission in 2030: ‘No Plastics in Nature’
Independent conservation group World Wide Fund is working together with various stakeholders to reduce plastic pollution
In this store, you can trade plastic trash for food and clothing
The Plastic Barter store aims to help solve Cebu City’s plastics problem and provide jobs to former prisoners and dumpsite dwellers
Coca-Cola to invest in P1-billion recycling facility in the Philippines
Coca-Cola's bottling arm in the Philippines says it recognizes that 'there is a packaging waste problem in the world today,' and it wants to be 'part of the solution for the long haul'
LOOK: Zamboanga del Sur town upcycles election tarps into school bags
Repurposing discarded election materials is not a new initiative for the local government of Dumalinao. Before they made school bags using tarpaulins, they also turned election tarps into ecobags following the 2016 elections.
Negros Occidental school opens plastic-free canteen
The ‘wala usik’ (zero waste) canteen uses mugs made from bamboo, bowls from coconut shells, and plates from banana leaves
Hospitals urged to reduce plastic waste
International NGO Health Care Without Harm wants to influence hospitals to reduce plastic use and help local government units craft better policies that can also guide hospitals
LOOK: Albay supermarket uses banana leaves, abaca instead of plastic
A supermarket in Legazpi City, Albay, goes for eco-friendly alternatives to wrap fresh produce
Single-use plastics, still the environment's number 1 enemy
The government's cleanup program makes it easier to convince the public to adapt environmentally-friendly habits
Southeast Asia became dumping ground for plastic waste – study
Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives' report says plastic waste from highly-industrialized nations are rerouted to developing countries after China's 2018 ban on plastic waste imports and processing
World Bank to aid Philippines in fight against plastic
Amid the government's ongoing rehabilitation activities in Manila Bay and its tributaries, the World Bank is stepping in to help as well
'Drastic solutions' needed to fight plastic pollution – groups
'We cannot recycle our way out of this problem,' says Abigail Aguilar of Greenpeace Philippines
Philippine survey shows 'shocking' plastic waste
The report finds that where local-level plastic bag bans have been put in place and rigorously enforced, usage has dropped dramatically
Rainbow Warrior emphasizes role of corporations in plastic pollution crisis
'In the analysis of the problem, it's not pointed out: What is the role of the corporations? It's always the individuals, it's always the government, not the source,' says Greenpeace Southeast Asia-Philippines campaigner Abigail Aguilar
Volume of Baguio plastic wastes down 1 year after ban
However, there has been an increase in the use of other kinds of residual refuse, like paper materials, which have been used as replacement for plastic
Mimaropa council urges LGUs, businesses: Ban plastics, balloon releases
Advocates of the policy hope local governments would pass ordinances to enforce the ban
Single-use plastic ban in Mimaropa proposed
The resolution will be endorsed for approval by the Mimaropa Regional Development Council on December 6
El Nido's ban on plastic bottles now in effect
A move that begun on September 1 tasks all those going to El Nido with surrendering their single-use plastic bottles, plastic bags, and others before boarding their boats
The problem with plastics: stopping it 'at the source'
Brands need to give consumers options that encourage them to reuse, recycle, or return their plastic packaging instead of throwing them away after one use
WATCH: What can you do about plastic pollution
The world is producing 400 million tons of plastics every year, mostly packaging discarded after just one use
A zero waste lifestyle: How have other people done it?
Two organizations get together to hold a workshop on discussion of a zero-waste lifestyle
Local gov't to ban single-use plastics when Boracay reopens
'Sa mga bisita sa Boracay, magdala na kayo ng sariling straw dahil bawal ang single-use plastic. Bawal na rin ang plastic bags at styrofoams sa isla,' says Sangguniang Bayan member Maylynn Aguirre Graf
Cebu City to ban single-use plastics, styrofoam at city hall
'We will practice what we preach. Stricter even,' Cebu City Mayor Tommy Osmeña says about the ban, which will begin on August 1
No more plastic bags in San Carlos City
If they can do it, other cities surely can, too
