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GAIA Asia Pacific and GAIA Africa Convene Global South Leaders Ahead of INC-5.2

GAIA Asia Pacific and GAIA Africa hosted Global South member state delegates in an online panel discussion titled “Advancing a Robust Financial Mechanism for the Prospective Plastics Instrument” on 24 June 2025. The event comes at a critical juncture in…

Island Solutions: Three Philippine Islands Show What Real Zero Waste Looks Like

Proving Zero Waste Works—even in Islands 08 June 2025 – Philippines – Island communities face extra challenges in waste management, but the success of three Philippine island communities — Isla Verde in Batangas City, Apo Island, and Siquijor — shows that…

Pressenza Thanks the Ecowaste Coalition, for Honoring the Partnership with a Plaque of Appreciation

The EcoWaste Coalition recently celebrated its 25th year of service to the Filipino people and Mother Earth by recognizing its indispensable partners from various sectors and affirming its commitment to keep on working with greater fervor and action towards the…

EcoWaste Coalition Marks 25 Years of Service to the People and the Environment

DENR Cites EcoWaste as a “Steadfast Ally and Partner” 7 February 2025, Quezon City.  The EcoWaste Coalition celebrated its historic 25th year of service to the Filipino people and Mother Earth by recognizing its indispensable partners from various sectors and affirming…

Sinulog-Inspired Parade in Cebu Calls for a Plastic-Free Celebration

EcoWaste Coalition and Partners Celebrate Zero Waste Month with “Sinulog sa Kabatan-onan Alang sa Kinaiyahan” 16 January 2025, Cebu City – The EcoWaste Coalition, in partnership with Sanlakas Cebu and Barangay Tejero, Cebu City, hosted a Sinulog-inspired activity today to…

Zero Waste Cities Network Launches Philippine Chapter, Empowering Local Leaders to Tackle Waste Crisis

July 23, 2024 – In a groundbreaking move, the Zero Waste Cities Network (ZWCN) has formally launched its Philippine chapter, uniting local government officials and zero waste advocates in a collaborative effort to advance sustainable waste management nationwide. Supported by GAIA…

Mother Earth Foundation Celebrates 25 Years and Beyond of Sustainable Waste Management towards a Zero Waste Future

Quezon City– Mother Earth Foundation (MEF), a pioneering leader in the Philippines for the Zero Waste movement, proudly celebrated its 25th Anniversary on June 13, 2024.  This milestone marked a quarter-century of dedicated efforts to champion sustainable practices, educate communities,…

A milestone worth celebrating: Apo Island is PH’s first Zero Waste Island

18 September 2021, Philippines–After a year of successfully sustaining its Zero Waste efforts, Apo Island—a barangay (village) in Dauin municipality in Negros Oriental, Philippines—is now tagged as the county’s 1st Zero Waste Island Barangay. “The community is proud of what…

New Study: Zero Waste Systems Could Create Thousands of Good Jobs for Cities Around the World 

Zero Waste Found to Be a Key Strategy to Build Strong, Sustainable Economies 17 February 2021– A new study from GAIA finds that cities that invest in Zero Waste programs and policies create good green jobs, in addition to known benefits…

Pollution Prevention Groups Press Government to Ban Non-Environmentally Acceptable Products and Packaging

1 February 2021, Quezon City. The EcoWaste Coalition and Oceana Philippines urged the national government to roll out a long-overdue policy that could help the country leapfrog to a zero waste and toxic-free circular economy. The groups specifically asked the…

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