Published July 30, 2021, 4:17 PM
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) together with partner-agencies and institutions committed Friday, July 30, to end the country’s dependence on single-use plastics by seeking better alternatives to these products while also promoting sustainable development, and economic viability.
Assorted wastes were recovered during a river clean-up and brand audit at the Panigan-Tamugan Watershed in Baguio District, Davao City last September 26. (Photo courtesy of Interface Development Interventions/ MANILA BULLETIN)
The pledge was made by the DOST, the Department of Finance (DOF), Climate Change Commission (CCC), and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) during the Joint Conference on Environment-Friendly Alternative Plastics hosted by the DOST -Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (PCIEERD) on Friday, July 30.