Zero Waste Baguio, Inc.

12/10/2026

Refurbishing means restoring, upgrading, or improving a product so it can be used longer instead of being discarded. It often involves cleaning, repairing, replacing parts, or modernizing features.

It helps maximize the value of products and materials before considering disposal or recycling.

Before buying new, ask yourself:
Can this be refurbished first?

09/10/2026

ECO WASTE MANAGEMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY FAIR

08/10/2026

Most wet wipes are made with synthetic fibers such as polypropylene and polyester. When discarded, they can persist in the environment and break down into microplastics.

Instead of wet wipes, try:
✅ Cloth towels or handkerchiefs
✅ Reusable cleaning rags
✅ Soap and water when available

Reference: Islam, M. S., Sabiha, M. J., Vahedi Fakhr, A., Odey, J., & Islam, T. (2025). Environmental challenges of disposable wipes: Causes, impacts, and sustainable solutions. RSC Sustainability, 3(11), 4936-4954.

08/10/2026

You are invited to PANDITENGAN!

IGOROTA Foundation, Inc. invites you to Panditengan, a celebration honoring indigenous wisdom and the circular way of living, in harmony with nature and with other beings. It marks the end of our one-year project, Pansa-nopen Tayo: Shonong ni Ili Towards Circular Economy, during Indigenous Peoples Month.

When: October 9, 2026 (Friday)
Time: Panditengan celebration: 8:00 AM to 12:35 PM, Ritz Legarda, Legarda Road, Baguio City
MOU signing: 1:00 to 2:00 PM, City Hall, Baguio City

Join us for cultural dances and rituals, talks on good governance and indigenous knowledge in the circular economy, the Pansa-nopen Tayo portfolios, the Shonong ni Ili presentation, experiences from Atok and Mayoyao, and messages of support from our partners.

Funded thru the EU-Phil Green Economy Partnership and implemented by United Nations Development Programme in collaboration with the DILG and the DENR in partnership with IGOROTA Foundation, Inc.

06/10/2026

🛍️ You have an eco-bag. But have you used it enough?

Every bag, whether made of plastic, paper, or cotton, requires raw materials, water, energy, and transportation before it reaches our hands.

Studies show that some reusable bags need to be used dozens, hundreds, or even thousands of times to offset the resources used to make them. Every reuse helps spread that footprint over more shopping trips and reduces the need for single-use bags.

05/10/2026

From shoes to mobile phones, many everyday items can be repaired.
Choosing repair over replacement reduces waste, saves resources, and supports local repair workers. 🔧♻️

04/10/2026

As part of Design Week and International Repair Day, this month’s Repair Cafe comes with a little twist! We’ll be doing a clothes swap, visible mending and collecting clothes for upcyclers with SINOP PH🧵🪡👚

Oct 17, 1-5pm
At Mt Cloud Bookshop bookshop

02/10/2026

02/10/2026

Planting native species is one way to protect biodiversity. They are well adapted to the local climate and soil, allowing them to thrive while supporting local wildlife and biodiversity. In contrast, invasive alien plants can spread beyond their natural range, compete with native species, disrupt habitats, and alter ecosystem balance. By choosing native species, we help create healthier spaces where local plants, animals, and people can coexist. 🌱💚

📚References:
•BusinessMirror. (2024, April 5). Exploring 15 native Filipino plants and their uses. https://businessmirror.com.ph/2024/04/05/native-filipino-plants/
•Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Biodiversity Management Bureau (DENR-BMB). (2020). The National Invasive Species Strategy and Action Plan 2020-2030 (Philippines). Quezon City: Department of Environment Biodiversity Management Bureau
and Natural Resources.

30/09/2026

PRESS RELEASE | Philippines Launches Circular Electronics Initiative under the Global Electronics Management Program

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The Philippines today launched today a new national project, ‘Sustainable electronics management in the Philippines, ’ to advance circular electronics under the Global Electronics Management (GEM) Program, a Global Environment Facility (GEF)-funded global initiative supporting the transition towards more circular and sustainable electronics value chains across 16 countries.

Led nationally by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB) in cooperation with the implementing agency, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), and executed by the EcoWaste Coalition, the project will support circular approaches across the electronics lifecycle, from design and production to use, repair, reuse, collection, and resource recovery.

The launch brought together representatives of national government agencies, local government units (LGUs), academia, private sector, registered treatment, storage, and disposal (TSD) operators, informal waste recyclers, and civil society organizations to establish shared priorities and strengthen cooperation for implementation.

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