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Greenpeace to Nestle: Phase out sachets, not just straws
Rather than substituting one single-use material for another, we call on companies to be accountable for the waste they produce and eliminate all types of single-use packaging.
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Greenpeace to gov’t: Support production of reusable PPEs to address shortage, waste issues
“Coming after President Duterte’s SONA, where he expressed his wish to see concerted efforts in protecting the environment for the rest of his term, it is imperative that the government act to curb the rise of PPE-related waste. Protecting the environment, public health and the Filipinos’ well being, including ensuring public participation in decision-making, should…
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Greenpeace calls for stronger regulations vs plastic as experts endorse safety of reusables
A call on local government units to strengthen measures against single-use plastic to keep communities safe from the increasing waste harms amid the COVID pandemic.
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Why a Total Ban on Waste Imports is now more urgent with COVID-19
Long before the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, the Philippines has already been at risk with exposure to hazardous materials. Developed nations have been contracting companies to ship their waste…
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Green groups: Total ban on waste importation now more urgent to protect PH from post-COVID health, environmental risks
Greenpeace Philippines and EcoWaste Coalition renewed calls for improved protection of Filipinos against health risks from hazardous waste imports beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.
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How to protect your home from the virus and still be eco-conscious
It’s inevitable for us to be exposed to all sorts of germs as we go through our day, be it at the office, school, restaurant, grocery store, and what with…
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Waste trade and the Philippines: How local and global policy instruments can stop the tide of foreign waste dumping in the country
A policy paper that looks at current waste and importation laws to identify gaps and loopholes that allow waste trade to happen.
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National ban on single use plastics doable and necessary
Greenpeace Philippines reaction to statements made by Senator Cynthia Villar on the plausibility of a national plastic ban.
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Green groups to DENR: Stop being an apologist for the plastics industry!
Plastic Monster-in-the-box installations delivered at the DENR headquarters Quezon City, Philippines — Environmental groups belonging to the global #breakfreefromplastic movement today delivered monstrous plastic installations at the Department of Environment…
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Greenpeace welcomes Malacañang pronouncement on single-use plastic ban
Greenpeace's reaction to Malacañang’s announcement that President Rodrigo Duterte is amenable to a nationwide ban on single-use plastics.
