The Philippines has been tagged as one of the top ocean polluters worldwide, primarily due to our dependence on single-use plastics,” Sen. Loren Legarda noted.
As the country observes National Zero Waste Month, Senator Loren Legarda reiterated her call for Filipinos to ditch the use of single-use plastics in favor of recyclable materials.Legarda, author and principal sponsor of the Republic Act 9003 or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act, expressed hope more Filipinos will contribute to a more sustainable waste management cycle.
Legarda has been a staunch advocate for environmental protection, has consistently pushed for the strict implementation of the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act.The law primarily prohibits open burning of solid waste, introduces waste segregation at source for better disposal practices, and supports local government units in establishing ecological solid waste management programs.The Philippines has been celebrating National Zero Waste Month every January since the late Pres. Benigno S.
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