Rappler's latest stories on waste management
'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] 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
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
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
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.'
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
Sachet away: What's lacking in our plastic laws?
The Philippines needs to catch up where regulating plastic use is concerned
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
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
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.
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
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
As more developing countries reject plastic waste exports, wealthy nations seek solutions at home
As one Asian country after another shuts the door on scrap exports, it is becoming increasingly clear that business as usual will not solve the plastic pollution challenge
How to kickstart a zero waste lifestyle without spending on new things
You don’t need to buy a spanking new canteen to start going green
Despite gov't push, private sector group sees 'big gap' in solving trash problem
'While we're doing Build, Build, Build, we can't catch up with the infrastructure with the growing population of the Philippines,' says Philippine Alliance for Recycling and Materials Sustainability founding president Crispian Lao
DILG orders 108 LGUs to explain absence of waste management plan
'We don't want another case of Manila Bay,' says DILG Secretary Eduardo Año
Dreaming of a green Christmas? Here are 5 ways to make it more sustainable
A guide to a greener, more sustainable but generous Christmas
Morales: Congress, not Martires, should reassess Solid Waste Act
Martires recently recalled the suspension of 72 local executives, citing as reason the impracticality of the Solid Waste Act
After criticism, no more balloon releasing in next Mimaropa Festival
Mimaropa's top tourism official thanks EcoWaste Coalition for pointing out that releasing balloons is harmful to the environment
Eco group slams Mimaropa Festival's balloon releasing activity
'Releasing balloons into the air is no laughing matter, especially for marine animals who bear the brunt of this wasteful practice,' says zero waste campaigner Daniel Alejandre
Trouble in Panglao: Erring establishments, politics add to garbage woes
Tourism facilities are contributing to Panglao’s struggle with trash while mayors fight it out
DENR to local government: Be tough on trash violators for Undas
(UPDATED) ‘LGUs should not hesitate penalizing litterbugs by imposing fines or making them render community service,’ says Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu
Mother and son in viral video punished for littering in Caloocan
The Caloocan City government orders Maria Elena Paras and son Ian to pay a fine, do community service, and attend a seminar for violating the law
Martires recalls suspension of mayor, local execs charged under solid waste act
‘The law is economically not feasible to be implemented especially by 5th and 6th class municipalities,’ says the new Ombudsman
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
Why can’t the Philippines solve its trash problem?
Seventeen years after its enactment, LGUs struggle to implement our solid waste management law
Ombudsman suspends Polangui mayor, 4 councilors
For operating an open dumpsite, the Ombudsman suspends Mayor Cherilie Mella-Sampal and 4 Sangguniang Bayan members for one year
How the fight vs plastic pollution can begin in the classroom
'We like to start with the children so it'll be embedded in their minds already,' says World Wide Fund environment officer Kimberly Anne Marcelo
Eco-friendly alternatives to menstrual pads and tampons
Looking for more sustainable options during that time of the month?
Zero-waste basics: Mess kits will help save the world
Want to go zero-waste but don't know how? Start by building your own mess kit!
The challenges of going zero waste in the Philippines
The zero waste movement, or the lifestyle of recycling and using natural products, is growing in the Philippines. There are no laws, however, that incentivizes the practice.
