Could Banana Leaf Technology Squelch Our Use Of Single-Use Plastics?

Credit to Author: Carolyn Fortuna| Date: Sun, 13 Oct 2019 19:30:40 +0000

Banana leaves that can replace plastic wrap and other plastic wraps — one more attempt to save the planet from ourselves

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WWF-PH exec urges candidates to tackle waste management

Credit to Author: Alexander Magno| Date: Sat, 30 Mar 2019 10:43:41 +0000

Joel Palma - WWF-Philippines website

On the 12th year of Earth Hour, Joel Palma, president and chief executive officer of World Wide Fund (WWF) Philippines, called on the candidates for the midterm polls to also give importance to the environment.

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War on plastic leaves manufacturers clutching at straws

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For decades, plastic straws have been essential props for cocktail makers, smoothie lovers and fast food addicts. But that may be starting to change, thanks largely to vigorous environmental campaigning. Under pressure from activists, the European Union, Britain, India and even fast food giants like McDonald’s have all made some headway towards bringing the use […]

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Zubiri, Pimentel vow to support measures banning single-use plastics

Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri vowed to support and fast-track any proposed measure at the Senate that would seek to ban single-use plastics, following reports that the Philippines was one of the major sources of plastic waste dumped in the oceans.

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