January is National Zero Waste Month 2024

DENR Central Visayas advocacy campaign aims to guide people in changing our lifestyles and practices towards sustainable systems in an ethical, economical, and efficient way, and to ensure that wastes become valuable for other uses.

This year with the theme “Sustainable Waste Management in Livable Communities: Zero Waste to Philippine Waters by 2040”, DENR advocates for the improvement of environmental quality through the effective and efficient implementation of waste avoidance, the 3Rs (reduce, reuse, recycle), circular economy, proper treatment of household hazardous wastes, proper disposal of residual wastes, and collaboration of the stakeholders to support the National Plan of Action for the Prevention, Reduction and Management of Marine Litter.

DENR-7 led the R.I.V.E.R.S FOR LIFE Program regionwide and participated in the 14^th Cebu Citywide Clean-up Challenge together with volunteers from different sectors of society last December 09, 2023. PENRO Cebu recorded a staggering 691 kilograms or 73 sacks of mixed waste mostly are single use plastics, styrofoam, pet bottles and deteriorated clothing  were collected in Kinalumsan river and other identified areas also showed increasing volume of wastes in our waterbodies.

With these data indeed, DENR Central Visayas appeals for the cooperation of the community to be responsible in managing their waste. Do not throw your garbage anywhere. We should be together in facing this challenge towards a cleaner environment, rehabilitation of our rivers to combat climate change.

Start living a zero waste lifestyle. You can begin by being mindful of your consumption habits and making small changes, such as using reusable bags, bottles, and containers. It's also important to prioritize buying products with minimal packaging and to recycle or compost whenever possible. Spread the word, educate other people and volunteer for clean-ups in your community.

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