Mind your plastic waste: Companies doing their share in implementing EPR Law

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As the volume of plastic waste continues to surge globally, the Philippines faces a mounting crisis that threatens both environmental health and sustainability objectives. The proliferation of single-use plastics and inadequate waste management systems have exacerbated this issue, necessitating a comprehensive approach to mitigate its impact.

From left: Advertising Sales Manager, Aldwin Tolosa; EVP and GM Loida Virtudazo; Director Neil P.

“Snack at the right time,” said Caitlin Nina Punzalan, corporate and government affairs lead at Mondelez International. She pointed out that by being mindful of when and how much can be consumed and enjoyed without contributing excessively to the plastic waste crisis. It’s a small change in habit, but one that can make a big difference for our environment.

Sen. Mark A. Villar. Charlene Go-Co, Megaworld Hotels and Resorts Corp. group director of marketing communications Senator Mark Villar, on the other hand, expressed that the Filipino consumers are not to be blamed for purchasing daily necessities in sachets, emphasizing that these “tingi” products are often the most economically accessible.Since the enactment of the EPR law on August 22, 2022, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources has launched an advocacy campaign to promote Extended Producer Responsibility , engaging with business groups and industry associations through various initiatives.

 

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