Rappler's latest stories on incineration
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
Multinationals are top plastic polluters in the Philippines – report
'It's time we hold these companies accountable. They cannot continue raking in money and then passing on the responsibility and costs of cleaning their mess to cities and Filipino taxpayers,' says environmentalist Froilan Grate
Green groups to Puerto Princesa gov’t: Do homework on waste-to-energy plants
Environmental groups say the city government has to carefully study its multibillion-peso deal with AustWorks Corporation
Puerto Princesa gov't won't junk waste-to-energy deal
City Administrator and Legal Officer, Atty. Arnel Pedrosa, maintains the planned facility will not pose harm to the environment, as was claimed by the coalition No Burn Pilipinas (NBP)
Waste-to-energy technologies in PH? 'Go zero waste instead'
President Rodrigo Duterte is considering the adoption of waste to energy facilities in the country But environmental scientist Jorge Emmanuel explains why this may not be a good idea
SONA 2016: Mixed reactions to Duterte's environmental plans
What do advocates have to say about President Rodrigo Duterte s statements on different environmental issues during his first State of the Nation Address?
5 ways China, ASEAN countries can stop plastic pollution – study
China, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam are responsible for more than half of all plastic waste in the ocean
Legarda scolds officials for 'promoting' waste-burning
The National Solid Waste Management Commission admits to entertaining proposals from foreign firms to put up waste burning facilities despite a law banning these
Legarda vows to block waste incineration in the Senate
The promise comes at a time when lawmakers and government agencies are touting waste burning as the solution to unmanageable garbage in Philippine cities
To burn trash or not to? Debate in PH rages on
Government agencies who want to lift the ban on waste incineration cite the growing problem of garbage management Environmentalists say there is no need for an expensive and possibly harmful technology
Gov't to draft rules on waste-to-energy burning amid protests
The guidelines are being crafted despite provisions in two laws that prohibit waste incineration
