THE Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Friday held its Road to Zero Waste Expo at the MMDA Motorcycle Riding Academy in Pasig City, meant
THE Metropolitan Manila Development Authority on Friday held its Road to Zero Waste Expo at the MMDA Motorcycle Riding Academy in Pasig City, meant to promote a circular economy model and a cleaner metropolis.
MMDA chairman Romando Artes said the agency wants to elevate its zero waste campaign through holistic approaches to “cultivate a culture of sustainable waste management in the metropolis.” MMDA general manager Procopio Lipana emphasized that the agency has long espoused the vision of a cleaner Metro Manila by advocating waste reduction practices.
“Ultimately, only then will we be able to decrease waste volume and increase recycling from waste to valuable resources until we reach net zero.”
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