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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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Karla Rey, translator of ‘Paano Kumain ng Kulay?’
Read the story about Karla Rey the English translator for the new children’s book, Paano Kumain ng Kulay?, published by Adarna House, Me & My Veg Mouth, and Greenpeace Philippines.
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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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Mabi David, author of ‘Paano Kumain ng Kulay?’
Eating healthier is a great habit to start as early as possible!
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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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YOLANDA 5 YEARS ON: SURVIVORS IN LONDON TO FIGHT FOR CLIMATE JUSTICE
Filipino survivors of extreme weather events are currently in London to give personal testimonies at a landmark inquiry to determine whether the world’s largest carbon producers are violating the human rights of communities worst affected by climate change.
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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]
