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Statement on Cove Manila’s ‘largest balloon drop’ record attempt on New Year’s Eve
30 December 2018, Manila, Philippines - On the eve of the scheduled balloon drop by Cove Manila and Okada Manila, petitioner Climate Reality Project Philippines, joined by Greenpeace Southeast Asia - Philippines, Ecowaste Coalition, and Save Philippine Seas said:
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Groups Welcome Assurance Given by BOC for the Re-Export of Korean Garbage by End of the Year
The environmental groups EcoWaste Coalition and Greenpeace Southeast Asia – Philippines welcomed the assurance made by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) that the tons of illegally imported garbage from South Korea will be returned to its origin soon.
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South Korea needs to be reminded that Philippines is not a waste dump, won’t solve its ‘waste problem’
On November 10, a news report revealed that tons of misdeclared plastic wastes arrived in the Philippines from South Korea in July 2018.
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Greenpeace statement on the release of sky lanterns during Haiyan commemorations
Clean-ups are far from being sufficient or efficient enough to contain any harms resulting from the release of sky lanterns.
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Coca-Cola, Nestlé, Danone, Mars, Pepsi and Unilever sign global plastics pledge but still haven’t prioritized reduction
Greenpeace has cautiously welcomed the New Plastics Economy Global Commitment announced today by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation
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Corporate Leadership Badly Needed to Reverse Plastic Pollution Crisis
On the eve of Our Ocean Conference 2018, the global #breakfreefromplastic movement challenged corporations to demonstrate real leadership to reverse the plastic pollution crisis
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Global survey reveals FMCG companies’ contribution to plastic pollution crisis
Fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) corporations are a predominant force behind the throwaway economic model driving the plastic pollution crisis
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Over 90% of sampled salt brands globally found to contain microplastics
Seoul, South Korea, 18 October 2018 - Over 90% of sampled salt brands globally were found to contain microplastics, with the highest number coming from salt sourced in Asia, according to a new study co-designed by Kim, Seung-Kyu, Professor at Incheon University and Greenpeace East Asia.[1]
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Greenpeace Philippines clean-up, name culprits behind plastic pollution in Manila Bay
The Manila City Government and Greenpeace, as part of the Break Free from Plastic movement, was joined by almost a thousand citizens in taking action during the Manila Bay clean-up and plastic waste brand audit today.
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After Ompong, Monde Nissin, JBC Food Corporation top plastic waste count in Pasig River
Greenpeace Philippines sampled the plastic wastes in Pasig River and found Monde Nissin, JBC Food Corporation and 7-Eleven, among others, as the top plastic polluters in a brand audit conducted today.