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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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La Union citizens call for better measures vs corporate polluters
Following the contamination of shorelines due to a coal spill from the Holcim cement factory in Bacnotan, residents of La Union province are calling on the government for corporate accountability and better measures towards protection of the environment and citizens from toxic contamination by industrial plants in the area.
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Landmark CHR investigation into corporate responsibility for climate change to conclude in PH with collection of evidence now on record
The landmark investigation looking into the responsibility of 47 coal, oil, gas and cement companies for human rights violations suffered by the Filipino people, is back home in the Philippines
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Greenpeace calls for ratification of Basel Ban Amendment following discovery of Canadian toxic shipment
Manila, Philippines—Environmental group Greenpeace today expressed alarm at the discovery of fifty container vans from Canada, supposedly carrying plastic scraps, but found to contain a mixture of different household waste that include adult diapers, and plastic containers with liquids.
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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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Greenpeace, NCCA, and KWF release Balagtasan video on National Heroes’ Day
On National Heroes’ Day, Greenpeace, together with the National Commission on Culture & the Arts (NCCA) and the Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF) released a video, “Dagat o Gubat,” a Balagtasan piece by local poets group The Makátas.
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Greenpeace Statement on the 45th anniversary of the Declaration of Martial Law
On the 45th anniversary of the Declaration of Martial Law, 21 September 2017, Greenpeace Philippines released a statement on developing stories regarding the possibility of President Rodrigo Duterte declaring Martial Law nationwide, as well as regarding the proposal to slash the budget of the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) to P1000 for 2018.
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Waste survey exposes extent of plastic pollution in Manila Bay
The plastic waste survey and documentation undertaken today by Greenpeace and Eco-Waste Coalition highlights the urgency of implementing waste management laws on land, particularly those concerning plastics such as disposable (single-use) packaging which is expected to be the main plastic culprit in Manila Bay.
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Agrochemicals a major source of water pollution, Greenpeace says
Decades of agrochemical use in the Philippines and Thailand has polluted water sources in the country and are directly posing risks to human health and the environment, Greenpeace said today at the launch of a new study entitled "Agrochemical use in the Philippines and its consequences to the environment." The environment group additionally called on…
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Cebu ‘breaks free from plastic’ onboard the Rainbow Warrior
Leaders from all over Cebu today gathered onboard the Rainbow Warrior to sign a declaration aiming for the Province to become 100% plastic-free
