The ECCP Environment and Water Committee had its first 2019 meeting last 7 March. The Philippine Alliance for Recycling and Materials Sustainability (PARMS) presented about the Philippines' current status on waste. The Alliance also shared and discussed its 5-Point Philosophy as well as its 5-Point Program on information, education, and communications campaign; waste recovery program; collection and delivery; technical assessment and market development; and treatment facility.
The Committee agreed to continue its advocacies on the following:
The Committee was updated on the different efforts of the government on water sector reform as well asManila Bay cleanup. The Committee's position on the ban of single-use plastics will also be tackled extensively in another technical working group.
To attend the next meeting of the ECCP Environment and Water Committee Meeting, contact Ms Sophia Ordoña at [email protected] or 845-1324
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