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EcoWaste urges trash-free traslacion
EcoWaste Coalition is urging devotees of the Black Nazarene to ensure a waste-free Traslacion in 2026, which coincides with Zero Waste Month.
The environmental group emphasized that devotees are responsible for protecting the environment as stewards of creation.
The coalition highlighted that reckless disposal of single-use plastics, food containers, and other waste items pollutes the environment, blocks drainage systems, and creates health hazards.
EcoWaste noted that the 2024 Traslacion yielded 468 metric tons of garbage, while the 2025 Traslacion generated 382 metric tons.
Most of the collected garbage consisted of small items like plastic bottles, food containers, cigarette butts, and disposable vapes.
Zero Waste Campaigner Ochie Tolentino urged the public to reduce waste and avoid littering, which is a punishable environmental offense.
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