Century Pacific Food Inc. (CNPF) announced on Wednesday that it has fully recovered the equivalent of all flexible plastic packaging waste it generates, preventing some eight billion sachets worth of plastic from ending up as environmental waste. The milestone was achieved through an offset program with partner organizations, completed ahead of the scheduled implementation of the country’s Extended Producer Responsibility law.
Greg Banzon, CNPF executive vice president and chief operating officer, noted that while the approach is not perfect, it allows the company to take immediate action rather than delay progress. “We recognize the responsibility that comes with feeding more homes across the Philippines,” Banzon said. He added that this step is part of a longer-term effort that will demand ongoing innovation and cooperation between government agencies, local communities, and private enterprises to develop lasting solutions that benefit both business operations and the environment.
As an official partner of the Plastic Credit Exchange, CNPF purchases plastic credits matching the full volume of its flexible plastic packaging output. These funds directly support the collection, recovery, and proper processing of plastic waste already in circulation. Collected materials are kept out of oceans and landfills, then reintroduced into the economy through recycling or converted into energy as a final disposal option.
Beyond waste recovery initiatives, CNPF has also worked with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources in La Union to train hospitality establishments on proper solid waste management. The company also collaborated with the province’s environment and natural resources office to enforce the local ban on single-use plastics, reaching a total of 49 organizations. Through public awareness campaigns, volunteer drives, and coordinated efforts with local governments, the company emphasized that reducing plastic pollution and building a circular economy requires shared commitment from consumers, businesses, and state institutions.
