MORE than 100 volunteers from global transportation company FedEx Express (FedEx), a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), collected approximately 588 kilograms of trash in Barangay Taltal in Masinloc, Zambales. This beach cleanup activity was conducted in collaboration with its partner, local nonprofit organization Gawad Kalinga Community Development Foundation. FedEx also donated P1 million to Gawad Kalinga to support programs…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Pasig River Coordinating and Management Office (DENR-PRCMO) has removed over 1,600 tons of mixed solid waste and water hyacinth from the Pasig River and its tributaries. This is equivalent to 53,451 sacks or 1.6 million kilograms, according to a Saturday release by the DENR. The seffort was conducted from January to…
BANGKOK, Thailand — Southeast Asia is on track to vastly expand its gas-fired power plant and liquid natural gas import capacity, threatening its green energy transition, a report warned Thursday. The region’s existing plans project a doubling of gas-fired power capacity, and an 80 percent increase in LNG import capacity, said Global Energy Monitor (GEM), a US-based NGO. Read more……
THE government is putting the final touches on an environmental suit that the Philippines will file against China for its alleged destructive activities in the West Philippine Sea. The environmental case, which will be filed before the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague, Netherlands, is expected to be completed in the next few weeks, and will include attachments containing…
The Lagos State government said it had taken a major step towards turning tonnes of solid waste generated in the metropolis into usable energy to power a total of 40, 000 homes across the state. This is as Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday, formalised a partnership with a Dutch firm, Harvest Waste Consortium, for the construction of a high-efficiency waste-to-energy…
Do you often wonder if your tap water is safe and pure? Clean drinking water is essential for overall health and well-being. When it comes to removing invisible contaminants like chlorine or lead from the water, using the best water purification system becomes important. Among several available options, RO or reverse osmosis water purifiers stand out for their quality and…
There’s a certain group of RMIT University researchers who likely won’t be offended if you call them brickheads. That’s because the Australia-based experts have developed an ingenious brick that replaces clay with glass waste and trash ash. The benefits of the achievement include preventing trash from going to the landfill, improved insulation, and lower manufacturing costs. Read more… CTTO: The Cool Down