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On December 28, 2023, the California Department of Resources, Recycling, and Recovery (CalRecycle) released a series of important documents tied to the state's ongoing efforts to implement two laws...

BAGUIO CITY: The city government through the General Services Office (GSO) has intensified waste management efforts as the Summer Capitals daily waste generation increased to 550 tons from 400 tons during the pre-pandemic and 320 tons during the pandemic.

BAGUIO CITY: Mayor Benjamin Magalong has issued an executive order mandating all barangay officials in the Summer Capital to intensify their information, education and communication (IEC) campaigns on proper waste segregation at source.

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DOST Regional Office 1 (DOST-I), through its Provincial Science and Technology Office (PSTO) Pangasinan, and in collaboration with the DOST- Industrial

SWACO developed an online Food Storage Guide in conjunction with its Save More Than Food (SMTF) campaign to help central Ohioans extend the shelf life of

The Japanese government has collaborated with the Philippines to promote proper waste disposal as threats to public health and the environment continue to worsen.

Published January 13, 2021, 6:06 PM The Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has lined up activities this January to celebrate Zero Waste Month and the 20th anniversary of Republic Act (RA) 9003 or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000. “Solid waste management ranks among the priority programs of the DENR especially in the context of our cleanup efforts in Manila Bay,” Secretary Roy Cimatu said. “Proper disposal of...

Home » News » Reduce holiday trash and have a greener new year Statistics from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency show that during the holiday season, the average American family throws away 25 percent more trash than they usually do. Think about your household: could some of this trash be reduced, reused, recycled or composted? Reducing holiday trash can help households save money on “Pay As You Throw” town trash stickers or bags, reduce carbon and methane emissions, ...