Congress
EPR in the Philippines: Law pushed by plastic producers took 15 months to hurdle Congress
The law that could change the way plastics are sold and disposed of in the Philippines — a country long known to have relied on plastic sachets for both convenience and necessity…
By Elyssa Lopez·September 8, 2023
Environment
The Philippines is finally going after plastic producers but some companies are not cooperating
‘There are some companies, which may not have sustainability as a priority, that are still in denial that they are mandated to do the EPR law,’ says Crispin Lao, executive director…
By Elyssa Lopez·September 7, 2023
Environment
Philippine towns, cities are paying high cost of waste management. Plastic producers should help
Quezon City is paying an average of P1.6 billion annually for solid waste management. An imperfect new law mandating plastic producing companies to collect their materials – if…
By Elyssa Lopez·September 7, 2023