As another measure to bounce back from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, nonprofit organization Go Negosyo launched the Kapatid Angat Lahat program, a public-private initiative that seeks inclusive economic growth through the development of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
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“#DiNaSingle enterprises composed of Akbayanihan, Back to Basics, Eco Shift, Katha, Lush, and Balay Qubo and The Bamboo Company avoided a total of 1,055,098 single-use plastic in November to December 2020,” a statement from Oceana bared Thursday.
Oceana, in partnership with these companies, installed a monitor in their respective stores–online or otherwise–to count the number of plastic-free products created and sold to their customers.
“We are elated that our #DiNaSingle partners persevere in mainstreaming plastic-free alternatives and minimize packaging to reduce waste even without receiving incentives from the government. They are displaying ethical leadership in showing that business can still run without adding to the pervasive plastic litter that the world and our oceans face,” Oceana Vice President Gloria Estenzo Ramos said.
The expression, “Going zero-waste,” has exploded over the last few years, but can people really commit to this way of life?
Some may find it daunting, judging by the amount of plastic found in the landfills and the country’s waters, most especially our ocean and seas.
How big is the plastic pollution problem? Almost all plastic produced after 1950 is still sitting in wasteyards. Single-use plastics use a material made to last forever but are designed to be thrown away. Over time, these fragment into smaller pieces and become microscopic that last for centuries on end.
While news organizations have shown how deadly plastic can be for marine wildlife particularly fish, dolphins, seabirds, seals, and turtles that mistake them for food, people are also consuming these waste plastics.