Is paper better than plastic?
I drink my favorite fruit tea from a paper cup rather than its usual plastic container if I had bought it outside Makati......»»
US CPI for December slightly hotter than expected
The data for the US Consumer Price Index in December showed that prices increased 3.4% y/y, which was higher than the November CPI result (3.1% y/y) and (more importantly) higher than the consensus expectations in the market of a 3.2% y/y increase......»»
North Korea sends 600 more trash-filled balloons over border
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea has sent around 600 more trash-filled balloons containing everything from cigarette butts to plastic across the border, Seoul’s military said Sunday, adding that security personnel were collecting them as they landed. “North Korea has resumed launching waste balloons towards South Korea,” since around 8 p.m. Saturday evening, Seoul’s Joint.....»»
PETValue Philippines Recycles 1-B PET Bottles, Seeks to Forge More Partnerships to Build on Sustainability milestone
PETValue Philippines, the country’s first bottle-to-bottle, food-grade recycling facility, celebrates a landmark achievement of 1 billion PET bottles recycled—underscoring the impact of strong collective action toward a fully circular economy. A joint venture between Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines, Inc. (CCBPI) and Indorama Ventures, a global sustainable chemical company, PETValue gives limitless life to clear PET plastic […].....»»
PETValue Philippines Recycles 1 Billion PET Bottles, Seeks to Forge More Partnerships to Build on Sustainability milestone
PETValue Philippines, the country’s first bottle-to-bottle, food-grade recycling facility, celebrates a landmark achievement of 1 billion PET bottles recycled—underscoring the impact of strong collective action toward a fully circular economy. A joint venture between Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines, Inc. (CCBPI) and Indorama Ventures, a global sustainable chemical company, PETValue gives limitless life to clear PET plastic […].....»»
NEDA pushes phaseout of single-use plastic
The National Economic and Development Authority is pushing for the phaseout of single-use plastics and investments to improve waste management with the country’s total daily waste projected to rise to 194,138 metric tons by 2055......»»
D& L cements lead in plastic upcycling technologies
D&L Industries Inc. has cemented its position as the first and only company in the Philippines to offer technologies that bring new life into plastics that are considered as low value or non-recyclable, such as single-use plastics......»»
ASEAN urged to champion ambitious global plastics pact
Southeast Asia is severely impacted by plastic pollution, which poses threats to the environment and human health......»»
DENR to launch Earth Day, Every Day campaign
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources is set to launch tomorrow its “Earth Day, Every Day” project in a bid to mobilize the younger generations in curbing plastic pollution in the country......»»
Research shows F& B companies committed to plastic reduction, prompted by consumer demand
Tetra Pak’s research examined F&B manufacturers’ attitude to sustainability, now and in five years’ time......»»
How Oil Prices Shape Your Daily Life
Ever thought about why crude oil prices matter? They seem like numbers on a screen, but they actually have an effect on what we pay for everyday necessities. Crude oil is what keeps the world going. It’s what fuels our cars, trucks, and planes, and it’s used to make items we use, from plastic to […].....»»
‘Bird flu, ASF vax being smuggled in travel luggage’
Unauthorized vaccines against bird flu and African swine fever are reportedly being smuggled into the country in tumblers and plastic glasses concealed in travel luggage from Vietnam and nearby countries, according to the Bureau of Animal Industry......»»
Earth Hour 2024 Calls for Filipinos to Switch Off Lights and Switch Off Single-use Plastics
Filipinos can help in solving two of our planet’s biggest problems, biodiversity loss, and climate change, by doing their part in conserving energy and putting an end to the problem of plastic pollution. Earth Hour 2024, set on March 23, Saturday will once again bring together millions of people across the world so they can […].....»»
RCBC credit cards now made from recycled PVC
Yuchengco-led Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. has phased out single-use plastics and shifted to recycled polyvinyl chloride plastic in producing its credit cards as part of its efforts to lessen carbon emissions and promote sustainability......»»
LTO may resume delivery of driver’s license this month
With the expected delivery of plastic cards in the coming days, the Land Transportation Office is looking to resume the issuance of driver’s licenses this month......»»
Filipinos urged to end ‘toxic’ relationship with plastic on Valentine’s Day
As Filipinos celebrate Valentine’s Day with their loved ones, an environmental group offers a unique suggestion: break up with single-use plastics. .....»»
Study: Association Found Between Chemicals Used in Plastics and an Increase in Premature Births
Title: Study Links Phthalates in Plastic to Thousands of Premature Births Annually Date: [Insert Date] Source: The Daily Guardian A recent study published in Lancet.....»»
Doctors Warn of Link Between Chemicals in Plastic Food Containers and Preterm Births
Title: Study funded by NIH links phthalates to rise in preterm births; experts call for regulation Date: [Insert Date] Byline: [Insert Author Name] A groundbreaking.....»»
Celebrate and welcome the new year by starting these sustainable habits
The holidays have come and gone but as we loved giving and receiving gifts, we also cannot help but think about how much waste we’ve made during this time. When we shop for presents and wrap them, we use and dispose of shopping bags, gift wrappers, ribbons, tape, plastic, and gift cards in the process......»»
Chiz: SOGIE bill faces rough sailing in Senate
The anti-discrimination bill has a better chance of Senate approval than the sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression bill, Senate President Francis Escudero said yesterday......»»
CCG slammed for ‘stealing’ supplies for Filipino troops in West PH Sea
MANILA, Philippines — The organizer of previous civilian missions in the West Philippine Sea on Monday said China Coast Guard (CCG) is no better than a “pirate” after “stealing” food and medicine meant for the troops stationed in Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal. Rafaela David, chief convenor of West Philippine Sea advocates Atin Ito, made the.....»»