Environment
Gov’t, private sector launch advanced plastic waste facility in Biñan
A new materials recovery facility (MRF) aimed at tackling plastic waste was inaugurated Tuesday at the Biñan Ecopark through a public-private partnership between PepsiCo Philippines, Evergreen Labs Philippines, and the local government of Biñan.
Manulife, Haribon plant roots for a greener Quezon
Manulife Philippines and its brand ambassador Erwan Heussaff have launched a new video highlighting local environmental conservation and sustainable livelihood efforts in Quezon Province. Now available on FEATR’s YouTube channel, the video showcases initiatives such as mangrove restoration and reforestation of the Sierra Madre, spearheaded by Manulife and the Haribon Foundation.
DENR unifies forest management for green growth
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), through its Forest Management Bureau (FMB), on Thursday launched the Sustainable Forest Land Management Agreement (SFLMA) that consolidates seven forestry tenure instruments into a single, streamlined production-sharing agreement.
SMC expands tree-planting drive across 48 Philippine sites
San Miguel Corp. (SMC) has ramped up its reforestation efforts through its employee volunteer initiative, planting or donating a total of 98,296 tree seedlings across the Philippines.
Meralco slashes plastic waste by 95% in major circular economy push
The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has claimed a sharp 95 percent reduction in plastic waste generation since 2019, marking a significant milestone in corporate environmental responsibility. This development arises from its “Race to Zero Waste” program and from its recent partnership with Plastic Flamingo Philippines, Inc. (PLAF), a social enterprise focused on combating marine plastic pollution.
