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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