Mama Bambu Empowers Women and Advances Sustainable Bamboo Industry in Indonesia

Mama Bambu Empowers Women and Advances Sustainable Bamboo Industry in Indonesia

Posted by Ria Hazel on 12:32 PM in bamboo farming, Bamboo Industry Development Act, Care for the environment, environment, Mama Bambu, YBLL,

In the arid islands of East Nusa Tenggara, a remarkable transformation is underway, spearheaded by the unstoppable force of Mama Bambu (Mothers of Bamboo). This group of empowered women is not only championing sustainable bamboo farming but also reshaping societal norms and combating climate change. With approximately 532 members and driven by the visionary Yayasan Bambu Lingkungan Lestari (YBLL) or Environmental Bamboo Foundation, Mama Bambu is sowing the seeds of change by planting 1.2 million bamboo seeds across seven districts, propelling Indonesia's burgeoning bamboo industry to new heights.

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Advancing circular economy on recyclable plastics through community-based efforts

Advancing circular economy on recyclable plastics through community-based efforts

Posted by Ria Hazel on 10:20 AM in Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Philippines, environment, partnership, Plastic, Plastic Bank Philippines, Recycle, waste management,

Joel Papagayo in his junkshop

Three years ago, Coca-Cola Philippines and Plastic Bank Philippines made a pact to support a circular economy in the Philippines by creating the Ecosystem Impact Program, an initiative that builds collection and recycling systems in communities to prevent plastic bottles from ending up in places where they should not be—including our rivers, oceans, and landfills—while at the same time, empowering workers in the solid waste management sector.

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This consumer goods company is restoring nature through mangrove planting

This consumer goods company is restoring nature through mangrove planting

Posted by Ria Hazel on 2:05 PM in Calatagan Batangas, ecosystem, environment, Nature, Procter & Gamble, Sustainability, tree planting,

Procter & Gamble (P&G) Philippines, the trusted multinational consumer goods company with products that promote health and hygiene recently held a two-day tree planting activity in Lemery and Calatagan, Batangas, respectively. Over 100 P&G employees participated and planted 2,000 mangrove seedlings in the coastal areas.

Considered a natural climate solution, mangroves act as natural barriers against storms, floods, and erosion common in coastal areas. Mangroves also serve as a habitat for various marine species and support the livelihoods of coastal communities by providing food and raw materials for handicrafts and construction.

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Earth Hour 2023 unites more than 60 NGOs, NGAs and LGUs to give the biggest hour for Earth

Earth Hour 2023 unites more than 60 NGOs, NGAs and LGUs to give the biggest hour for Earth

Posted by Ria Hazel on 8:37 AM in Advocacy, Care, Earth Hour, environment, health, lifestyle, protection, Sustainability, World Wide Fund, WWF,

The celebration of Earth Hour 2023 in the Philippines was a success, with iconic landmarks, local governments, and businesses across the country participating in the switch-off. 

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P&G partners with Watsons to expand Forests for Good program

P&G partners with Watsons to expand Forests for Good program

Posted by Ria Hazel on 8:10 AM in brand, environment, Forest for Good, health, lifestyle, P&G, Sustainability, Watsons, Watsons Philippines, Wellness,

 Forests for Good enables consumers to virtually adopt
 trees in support of the Sierra Madre Mountain Range forests

Procter & Gamble (P&G) continues to be a force for good by making responsible consumption possible everyday for all consumers in line with its environmental sustainability goals dubbed “P&G’s Ambition 2030”.

Committing to amplify the call to give more sustainable living choices and options for consumers, P&G partners with Watsons, the health and beauty retail chain, with P&G’s Forest for Good program. This partnership is an initiative to help conserve and protect nature, restore forests, and make it easier for consumers to practice integrating sustainable solutions through seeing the impact they create from planting trees and supporting forests. Consumers now have the chance to adopt a tree located in the Sierra Madre Mountain Range. Watsons’ customers who wish to participate can purchase any selected P&G sustainable product worth P500 in participating stores from June 6 to July 31, 2022 and sign up for the program.

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GCash to plant half a million mangrove trees in Cebu

GCash to plant half a million mangrove trees in Cebu

Posted by Ria Hazel on 8:26 AM in Cebu, CSR, environment, environmental sustainability, Gcash, GForest, mangrove, planting, Typhoon Odette,

GCash to plant half a million mangrove trees in Cebu in partnership with RAFI

GCash, the leading digital mobile wallet in the country, together with the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc., (RAFI), is planting 550,000 mangrove trees in Tañon Strait in Cebu to help the environment and mitigate the effects of natural disasters in the province. Cebu was one of the provinces to endure the brunt of Typhoon Odette.

Mangroves help build more disaster-resilient communities as they protect coastlines by decreasing the risk of flooding and erosion. Compared to planting upland trees, mangroves are capable of high carbon sequestration, also known as “blue carbon” which helps reduce the amount of carbon dioxide to minimize the effects of climate change. Moreover, mangroves promote the conservation of fishing breeding areas and support the livelihood of farmer and mangrove-planting communities.

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Plastic Credit Exchange partners with 1% for the Planet

Plastic Credit Exchange partners with 1% for the Planet

Posted by Ria Hazel on 7:38 AM in Community, environment, PCX, Planet Earth, Plastic Exchange, Recycle, SM, SM Cares,

PCX partnered with SM Cares to set up plastic waste collection stations at SM Supermalls around the country. Since its launch, they have collected almost 8,000kg of plastic waste across 6 different locations.

Plastic Credit Exchange (PCX), the world’s first nonprofit plastic offset program, was recently welcomed as a nonprofit partner of 1% for the Planet. Becoming a nonprofit member means that PCX is now eligible to receive donations from 1% for the Planet’s business and individual members, placing them among a diverse, global network of environmental organizations.

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Climate Change Commission and Nestlé PH partner to discover sustainability-focused solutions for the planet, from the youth

Climate Change Commission and Nestlé PH partner to discover sustainability-focused solutions for the planet, from the youth

Posted by Ria Hazel on 7:30 AM in Climate Change, Climate Change Commission, environment, Nestle, Nestle PH, Positivity, Sustainability, youth,

Around the world, the impacts of climate change are already being felt across all sectors. It is evident in the occurrence of more frequent and severe weather events, the rise of sea levels, and the continuous increase in global temperatures, among many others that in turn, threaten many crucial aspects of our lives including food security and biodiversity.

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World Bank cites Manila Water as “Utility of the Future"

World Bank cites Manila Water as “Utility of the Future"

Posted by Ria Hazel on 2:24 PM in environment, health, Manila Water, utility, Utility of the Future, World Bank,

 

The certificate from the World Bank recognizing Manila Water's commitment to become a “Utility of the Future.”

Manila Water, the water and wastewater service provider for the East Zone of Metro Manila and Rizal Province, was recently recognized by the World Bank for its commitment to become a “Utility of the Future”. Through the World Bank’s Water Global Practice’s Utilities of the Future lnitiative,  a “Utility of the Future” is defined as “a future-focused utility which provides reliable, safe, inclusive, transparent, and responsive water supply and sanitation services through best-fit practices that allow it to operate in an efficient, resilient, and sustainable manner”.

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Cebu Pacific is Jollibee Family Values Awards’ official airline and Special Citation for Environment partner

Cebu Pacific is Jollibee Family Values Awards’ official airline and Special Citation for Environment partner

Posted by Ria Hazel on 6:51 PM in Airline, Cebu Pacific, environment, JFVA 2019, Jollibee,

Cebu Pacific Corporate Social Responsibility Specialist Roxanne Gochuico and Director for Marketing Michelle Eve De Guzman, sign the contract to be the official airline and special citation for environment partner of the 9^th Jollibee Family Values Awards, together with Jollibee Philippines’ Assistant Vice President for Brand Communications, PR and Digital Marketing Arline Adeva, and  Senior Brand PR and Communications Manager Dennis Reyes.

The Philippines’ leading carrier, Cebu Pacific, forged a strategic partnership with the country’s leading fast-food chain, Jollibee, as the Official Airline Partner and Co-Presenter of the Special Citation for Environment of the 9th Jollibee Family Values Awards (JFVA). The annual award pays tribute to exemplary Filipino families residing in the Philippines and abroad who promote positive family values through selflessly serving their fellowmen. 

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Be conscious about the environment through the International Coastal Cleanup

Be conscious about the environment through the International Coastal Cleanup

Posted by Ria Hazel on 4:13 PM in Advocacy, coastal cleanup, environment, Mall of Asia Complex, Manila Bay, SM by the Bay,

SM by the BAY and SM Mall of Asia, in partnership with DENR-NCR, International Coastal Cleanup Philippines, Pasay City CENRO, Philippine Coast Guard, the local government of Pasay City, and SM Cares, the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of SM Prime Holdings, Inc., are set to hold the global celebration of the 34th International Coastal Cleanup Day on September 21 to spread awareness in keeping the coastline clean for generations to come. 

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Paying it forward with ‘green energy’ points

Paying it forward with ‘green energy’ points

Posted by Ria Hazel on 5:48 PM in environment, Gcash, GCash For Good, GCash Forest, Green, green energy, Helper's High, mobile wallet, philanthropy,

They say when you do good, the favor comes right back. What if I told you the reward could return not just a million-fold, but two?

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Starbucks Helps in Making the World Greener

Starbucks Helps in Making the World Greener

Posted by Ria Hazel on 2:58 PM in Advocacy, Care for the environment, Earth Day, environment, Green, Greener, Haribon Foundation, Starbucks, Starbucks Philippines, Sustainability, Sustainability program, World Wide Fund,

To encourage reusability on Earth Day and to inspire its customers to make more sustainable choices all year long, Starbucks will launch reusable hot and cold cups in the Philippines. Reducing its environmental footprint and positively impacting the communities it serves has always been important to Starbucks. Starting April 22, the reusable cups and straws will be available at all Starbucks® stores in the Philippines.

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Restoration Plan for Pasig River Completed

Restoration Plan for Pasig River Completed

Posted by Ria Hazel on 7:29 AM in Biodiversity, environment, Pasig River, rehabilitation, Tourism,

The PRRC, in collaboration with UP PLANADES, designed the Pasig River Integrated and Strategic Master Plan (PRISM) with a vision that by 2032. 

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Climate Change Commission Hosts Lorax Screening

Climate Change Commission Hosts Lorax Screening

Posted by Ria Hazel on 11:49 PM in Climate Change Commision, environment, event, movie, pinoy, pinoy pride, Proudly Pinoy,

Excited to meet The Lorax :)

The Lorax speaks for the trees. Like the Climate Change Commission, he takes care of the environment as a guardian. So last March 17, a special screening at IMAX SM North EDSA was held for the children and young at heart to promote a healthier environment and to promote the latest educational video to be shown in all cinemas of SM and Ayala Malls.

The R.E. Troopers!

Climate Change Commission introduces the R.E. Troopers. They are the ones responsible for the air we breathe, the light that grows our plants, the soil that nourishes our crops and the water we drink. In the first video, we are introduced to its characteristics and who is the mightier that the other. After showing off their traits, they fused together and discovered that they are all important and their use is beneficial to all.

Everyone should care for our environment

The second video is about lighting a small town by using solar energy. When the townsfolk lost hope in having electricity in their place, two volunteers gave them the alternative to try solar power panels that give out energy. The small town rejoiced when they can finally have light during night time and was happy that their future generation can benefit from it as well.

As timely as the movie, The Lorax is a story about a boy named Ted who wants to get a tree for Audrey, the girl he likes. But as he lives at Thneedville, an artificial town where you buy the air you breathe and everything is made of plastic, finding a real tree is so difficult. His Grandma told him about the Once-ler who can tell him about them.

When he found the Once-ler, he told Ted about a long, long story of how the trees disappeared. And despite the warnings of the Lorax, he fails to filfill his promise and went overboard that it affected the dwellers of forest and the surroundings. The Lorax left him with a word "unless" and made him figure out what it means.

Will Ted see a real tree? And will the Lorax redeem himself from his mistakes? This very educational movie will make you laugh, oogle at the effects and get emotional. You will learn to be wary of your surroundings and take good care of Mother Earth.

With Ms. Earth-Water 2011

Again, thanks to the Climate Change Commission for screening this awesome film. Their videos also made us more aware in addressing climate change and taking care of our environment. After all, its not too late to speak for the trees and our natural resources.

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