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DENR to public: Reduce holiday waste
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is urging Filipinos to celebrate Christmas responsibly by reducing waste through eco-friendly practices.
The agency is promoting the "5Rs" of waste management: refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose, and recycle, as crucial steps to minimize waste generation.
DENR highlighted recent improvements in nationwide solid waste management, citing increased accountability among stakeholders.
During the 2024 compliance period, over 120 million kilograms of rigid plastics and 124 million kilograms of flexible plastics were diverted.
The Philippines has achieved a 56.12 percent recovery and diversion rate, exceeding the mandated target of 40 percent.
While local government units play a significant role, DENR emphasized that effective waste management starts at the household and community levels.
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