This Earth Month, start living a sustainable lifestyle and help end plastic and ocean pollution. Here are some eco-friendly alternatives to consider.
MANILA, Philippines — Plastic pollution and ocean pollution — these are some of the Philippines' pressing environmental issues in 2024, according to an Earth.org report.
The report found that the country is highly dependent on single-use plastics, generating 2.7 million tonnes of waste annually, which the World Bank calls a “staggering” problem, and that inadequate disposal He added that it also has a property management system. The World Bank also reported that an estimated 20% of this plastic waste ends up in Philippine waters, endangering marine biodiversity.
This Earth Month, start living a sustainable lifestyle and help end plastic and ocean pollution. Here are some eco-friendly alternatives to consider.
Robinson Department Store Eco Corner Collection
Just in time for Earth Day, Robinsons Department Store is launching a new curated collection called Eco Corner. The collection includes eco-friendly brands that promote sustainability and support local craftsmanship for customers who consider their purchases.
Robinsons Department Store, one of the nation's largest retailers, ensures that its products and supplier practices are environmentally conscious. The department store carries a wide range of products, from apparel to beauty and home goods, and shoppers can take advantage of great deals on these products at its branches and e-commerce channels nationwide.
The theme for Earth Day 2024 is 'Earth vs. Plastic' and the Eco Corner showcases carefully selected products to encourage customers to embrace a more sustainable lifestyle.
Recycling and waste reduction can make a big difference in the world. These acts not only help reduce waste in our surroundings, but also help keep our planet thriving, clean and free of trash. An easy way to accomplish this is to use a reusable bottle, like Healthy Human's stainless steel insulated flask. Bottles come in a variety of sizes and colors to suit shoppers' tastes.
Another brand worth checking out is Curated Home. This includes wooden food trays, cake trays, and other eco-friendly items to add to your space.
For women and young teens, Haria biodegradable sanitary napkins can be found at Robinsons Department Store. The brand is known for its pads made from organic bamboo, which are “super soft” and require less water to produce than cotton. Due to the bamboo material, the pad decomposes in just two years compared to traditional plastic pads.
Robinsons focuses on Filipino businesses that use locally sourced ingredients. His one such brand, Tindahan, introduces an assortment of carefully crafted ornaments made using indigenous materials as a sustainable alternative.
The department store is also home to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and local businesses that produce superior quality products. Robinsons is a proudly Filipino company, allowing shoppers to support local brands and businesses.
Start living a sustainable lifestyle now and shop for sustainable products available at all department store branches nationwide, and via Lazada mall and Shopee mall.
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