Rappler's latest stories on waste
Israeli scientists use waste in battle against virus
Israeli scientists have been working for the past 5 years on recycling waste and transforming it into alcohol
E-waste levels surge 20% in 5 years – U.N.
According to the report, Asia generated the greatest volume of e-waste in 2019, with 24.9 million tonnes
Plastic 'has entered' Antarctic terrestrial food chain
The authors believe Antarctic creatures eat plastic fragments while grazing on their usual food
'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
MovePH Webinar: Waste management in the time of coronavirus
In celebration of Earth Day, MovePH is holding a webinar to tackle the environmental concerns related to the pandemic on Wednesday, April 22, at 3 pm
[OPINION] The Pope and single-use plastics
Pope Francis’s encyclical 'Laudato Si’' points to one undeniable fact: that human behavior is at the root of the ‘ecological crisis,’ and therefore at the heart of solving it
#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
Hermosa LGU shuts down Bataan sanitary landfill for environmental violations
Mayor Jopet Inton personally serves closure order
Hermosa landfill operator says only EMB can impose environmental laws
If the Hermosa town mayor wants us to leave, we can turn over the landfill, subject to the recovery of our investments, says Econest
Villar says banning single-use plastics may be 'impossible'
The plastic industry resists banning single-use plastics even as environmental group EcoWaste points out that it's the solution to plastic pollution
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
[OPINION] Plastikang polisiya
Nakalulungkot na tayong nagrereklamo tungkol sa lumalalang basura ay siya ring nagpaplastikan sa implementasyon ng polisiyang makakalutas sana sa nasabing problema
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
House panel OKs P20 per kilo tax on single-use plastic bags starting 2020
The proposed excise tax is expected to generate P4.8 billion on its first year of implementation to fund the government's solid waste management efforts
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
Clark landfill firm hops onto waste-to-energy bandwagon
Rufo Colayco, president and CEO of the Metro Clark Waste Management Corporation, says his company’s unsolicited proposal is currently 'under evaluation by government.'
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.
Easier said than done? Netizens discuss Duterte’s idea to ban single-use plastics
‘That is good, if he decides to be serious about it,’ one netizen writes
Duterte eyes single-use plastics ban
President Rodrigo Duterte floats the idea during a Cabinet meeting, but is still deciding which alternative materials can be used in place of single-use plastics
#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!
Filipino is part of winning team in IBM Food Waste Developer Challenge
Justin Banusing of the University of Washington is part of FreShip, which uses smart containers to monitor food freshness and makes that data available for bidders to buy the food, helping prevent waste
Philippine city shows zero waste is achievable
'We cannot avoid using plastic, but we have to manage,' says San Fernando City Mayor Edwin Santiago
In Kosovo, Roma's recycling work is unsung, underpaid
Scavenging in the European state of Kosovo is often left in the hands of marginalized Roma, Ashkali, and Egyptian communities, who earn as little as 8 euros on a good day
Farmers are business partners in this zero-waste café
Sierreza – which has artisan stores in Los Baños and Maginhawa Street – has no set menu. It serves what farmers in partner communities plant.
Have clothes, books, and toys you no longer need? Donate them to Kids for Kids!
Kids for Kids will use the funds collected to raise awareness about plastic bag pollution
#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?
LOOK: Lamitan City turns trash into 'tulips' in 'Forever Tulip Garden'
This garden of 30,000 'tulips' might be Basilan's next most Instagrammable spot
#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
How an online community encourages Filipinos to try ‘buhay zero-waste’
Going zero-waste might seem intimidating. But a blossoming online community in the Philippines will tell you that your zero-waste journey can start with the little things and the mini wins.
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
Indonesia sends back hundreds of shipping containers full of waste
About 250 containers seized in recent months have already been returned and authorities are inspecting more than 1,000 others, a customs official says
COA to Laguna hospital: Fix waste storage and disposal
The Commission on Audit finds that the Laguna Medical Center violated the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 and the Health Care Waste Management Manual
DENR, Aklan gov't to help in Boracay garbage hauling payment
The Malay government is facing difficulty in paying ECOS P95 million for its collection, hauling, and dumping services from January to June 2019
