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Unmasking a silent threat
In a world teeming with natural beauty and vast oceans, a silent enemy lurks beneath the waves. We were taught to appreciate the beauty of our environment, understand how it works, and appreciate its vibrant colors. Yet, we failed to recognize the harm we were causing to our Mother Earth.
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My hope for a plastic-free future
As a college student informed about the worldwide plastic crisis, I carry a sense of guilt each day, recognizing the limits of my individual actions. I wholeheartedly support the widespread implementation of refill and reuse systems, envisioning a brighter and healthier future for the youth and forthcoming generations. However, without the active participation of big…
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6 simple ways to rock Plastic-Free July and save the planet
Discover six practical ways to participate in Plastic-Free July and beat plastic pollution. From bringing reusable containers to supporting zero-waste MSMEs, these actions will make a positive impact. Get ready to be a green superhero!
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We are in the middle of an extreme climate mess
Our oceans are warming up and changing their colour due to climate change. Summers are getting hotter and hotter in many parts of the world, with temperatures reaching as high as 45C in many parts of the world.
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What justice means for Filipino queer eco-warriors
We interviewed four queer eco-warriors from different parts of the Philippines about the state of our climate and how it connects with Filipino queer realities, and how we, as a society, can learn from their efforts in transcending the movement.
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Quezon City leads the fight against plastic pollution through sari-sari store-based refill hubs
Sari-sari stores in Quezon City will soon be playing a part in helping solve the country’s plastic problem. Ahead of the celebration of World Refill Day on June 16, the local government of Quezon City, Greenpeace Philippines, and Impact Hub Manila launched “Kuha sa Tingi,” an initiative establishing community-based refill hubs in sari-sari stores to…
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How an act of care led to a food revolution
“If people’s basic needs are not provided by those in power, food availability becomes revolutionary because caring for ourselves and our neighbours is a form of resistance — showing that we’re not giving up.”
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How Filipinos Celebrated Mother’s Day Before Shopping Malls
It’s that special time of the year to remind us that we need to always show our appreciation and love to our Nanay–o tumatayong Nanay–who nurtured and cared for us everyday.
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AI images show youth vision of plastic-free future
QUEZON CITY, Philippines (21 April 2023) — A series of captivating images generated through artificial intelligence (AI) was published for Earth Day during the “Plastic-Free Future Youth Forum,” visualizing the…
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Women at the forefront of their passion and their advocacies
As the National Women’s Month comes to a close, we feature three women advocates from Iloilo who are passionate about the advocacies they are leading.