Ralph Lauren launches iconic polo shirt made of recycled plastic bottles

Associated Press 04/18/2019

NEW YORK — Earth, meet Polo. Polo Ralph Lauren on Thursday launched a version of its iconic polo shirt made entirely of recycled plastic bottles and dyed through a process that uses zero water. David Lauren, the…

City Council urged: Pass proposed plastic ban measure without exceptions

Futch Anthony Inso 03/04/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Environmental advocates want the Cebu City Council to approve the proposed ordinance which bans the use of single-use plastics without any exceptions. Nash Yap, one of the coordinators of Basura Run, said that…

LTO-7 eyes zero-backlog in issuance of driver’s plastic licenses

Irene R. Sino Cruz 12/04/2018

OFFSITE PRINTING OFFICES IN 2 MALLS LAND Transportation Office (LTO) in Region 7 expects attain zero-backlog in the issuance of driver’s plastic license in six to seven months with the opening of more temporary offsite printing office…

Radisson Blu goes plastic straw free

PR 10/19/2018

    RADISSON Blu Cebu welcomes nature-friendly initiatives as it eliminates the use of plastic straws starting October 15, 2018. As part of its commitment to constantly engage in responsible business, the deluxe hotel has replaced plastic…

CCENRO eyes city-wide plastic ban

Morexette Marie B. Erram 10/15/2018

The Cebu City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CCENRO) is now eyeing to expand the ban of single-use plastics city-wide. CCENRO head Ma. Nida Cabrera said the Office of the Mayor has drafted a proposed ordinance to…

Plastic ban will only be imposed on dry goods says Danao Mayor

10/01/2018

Danao City Councilor Roland “Jikjik” Reyes dialogs with public market vendors to explain the implementation of City Ordinance No. 38-15 which regulates the use of plastic bags at the city public market. In a post on Danao…

Danao City gov’t implements plastic ban

Jessa Mae O. Sotto 09/27/2018

THE Danao City government has started to ban single-use plastics, starting on Tuesday, Sept 25. Engineer Leonidez Martel, the head of City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) in Danao City, said the city passed an ordinance…

Organic debris, plastic bottles washed ashore at famous Moalboal beach

Cris Evert Lato-Ruffolo 09/26/2018

  Seaweed, coconut husks, and other organic debris, as well as plastic bottle and wares, and slippers were washed ashore by strong waves at the Basdaku White Beach in Moalboal town, Cebu. The sight disappointed local and…

Danao City bans single-use plastics

Jessa Mae O. Sotto 09/26/2018

The Danao City Government has started to ban single-use plastics, starting on Tuesday (September 25).  Engr. Leonidez Martel, head of Danao City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO), said plastics are rampant in the city and the…

Danao City gov’t to ban plastic use in public market

DORIS BONGCAC 09/26/2018

Starting on Thursday, Danao City residents will already be required to bring their own bags when shopping at the city public market. Those buying goods from the market’s wet section will also be asked to bring their…

Life without plastic at Cebu City Hall

Morexette Marie B. Erram and Zena Magto 08/16/2018

For more than 20 years, Marissa Candado depended on cellophane and plastic bags to wrap the food which she sold at the Cebu City Hall building. But that has changed recently after Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña…

City Hall plastic ban starts today

USJ-R Intern 07/31/2018

Cebu City Hall officials and employees report to work today with a reminder to observe and comply with the ban on single-use plastic materials which takes effect today. As of yesterday, City Hall employees like City Environment…

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