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URL: https://www.facebook.com/ateneo.dedavao/photos/a.447739355287888/2011140892281052/
TITLE: ‘til we say goodbye to single-use plastics!
AUTHOR: Ateneo de Davao University
DATE PUBLISHED: Oct. 9, 2018
KEY INFO: This coming 19 October 2018, the Ateneo de Davao University will fully implement the new total ban on single-use plastics, among other environmental policies.

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Eco-friendly stores in Davao City (RESEARCHED BY: JETHRO MANZO)

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URL: https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1896883/davao/lifestyle/eco-friendly-stores-in-davao-city
TITLE: Eco-friendly stores in Davao City
AUTHOR: Sunstar/Davao
DATE PUBLISHED: June 06, 2021
KEY INFO: Many business owners are innately concerned about the environment prompting them to open businesses that minimize single-use plastic.

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Fresh grads develop compostable bubble wraps to address plastic pollution (RESEARCHED BY: JETHRO MANZO)

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URL: https://interaksyon.philstar.com/hobbies-interests/2022/09/21/229113/fresh-grads-develop-compostable-bubble-wraps-to-address-plastic-pollution/
TITLE: Fresh grads develop compostable bubble wraps to address plastic pollution

AUTHOR:  Interaksyon by The Philippine Star/PhilStar

DATE PUBLISHED: September 21, 2022
KEY INFO:  A group of fresh graduates from De La Salle University formed a business called “LUNTIAN” (Lunas ang Tinig ng Animo) that offers compostable bubble wrap mailers for their business practicum back then during the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the students, Lyanne Sy, raised a question on her personal social media page asking, “Di naman sa pinago-overthink kita ha, pero asan na yung BUBBLE WRAP from your latest budol?” She then reveals that regular plastic bubble wrap takes around 20-500 years to degrade compared to their packaging materials that can decompose in as fast as 180 days “under proper home composting conditions.” Luntian is certified by TUV Austria, ABA, and BPI as Home Compostable. Plus, all parts of the mailer even the bubble sheet inside is 100% compostable and can be composted in the comfort of the consumer’s own backyard.

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The Philippines - SEA Circular (RESEARCHED BY:JETHRO MANZO)

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URL:https://www.sea-circular.org/country/philippines/
TITLE: The Philippines - SEA Circular
AUTHOR: SEA Circular
DATE PUBLISHED:  n.d.
KEY INFO: According to SEA Circular, The Philippines is one of the world’s worst offenders on marine plastic pollution. Plastic used for packaging is about 48% (2017) of the 1283.71 million US$ (2016) worth of plastic, with packaging waste the major contributor to marine litter & plastic pollution. The Philippines aims to promote 60% recovery and recycling of plastic by 2030. To help with this goal, Mindanaoans and the rest of the Filipinos can integrate sustainability into one of the major pollution contributor, packaging waste, sustainable packaging can greatly contribute to the Philippines’ goal of recovery.

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hifting to eco-friendly packaging through cassava biobags (RESEARCHED BY:JETHRO MANZO)

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5) LOCAL/NATIONAL NEWS SEGMENT VIDEO SEGMENT

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URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jb4wXltXBRI
TITLE: Shifting to eco-friendly packaging through cassava biobags | New Day

AUTHOR: CNN Philippines
DATE PUBLISHED: February 14, 2022
KEY INFO:  EcoNest PH CEO Nikki Sevilla reveals in an interview with CNN Philippines that they are now able to open a local plant to produce their Cassava BioBags. With this, they are able to support the local brands who are in need of rush eco-friendly packaging as their production time was cut down from 45-60 days to 7-30 days. This is the first step to eco-friendly packaging, accessibility, soon enough we can expect the rise of more brands that use sustainable packaging.

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CCC lauds Davao City’s ordinance on single-use plastics, cites growing momentum towards national ban (RESEARCHED BY: JETHRO MANZO)

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URL: https://climate.gov.ph/news/525#:~:text=The%20%E2%80%9CNo%20to%20Single%2DUse,regulate%20their%20sale%20and%20distribution
TITLE: CCC lauds Davao City’s ordinance on single-use plastics, cites growing momentum towards national ban
AUTHOR: Office of the President of the Philippines
DATE PUBLISHED: June 29, 2021

KEY INFO: The “No to Single-Use Plastics Ordinance of 2021” signed by Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio will ban the use of single-use plastics in the city, and will regulate their sale and distribution. The products to be prohibited include cups, condiment packets and containers, stirrers, straws, and cutlery. With the support of our local government and with the rising awareness about plastic pollution, we can expect more brands to support sustainability not only with the probihited items but also with their product packaging.

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4 sustainable packaging options to make your brand eco-friendlier (RESEARCHED BY: JETHRO MANZO)

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URL: https://www.icrc.org/en/document/philippines-eco-friendly-project-davao-city-jail
TITLE: 4 sustainable packaging options to make your brand eco-friendlier
AUTHOR: Ninja Team
DATE PUBLISHED: December 15, 2021
KEY INFO: According to ninjavan, in a Zalora survey, 60% of respondents say they’re willing to pay a little extra for products that are made through ethical and sustainable means. About 90% of survey respondents are also interested in shopping for sustainable products, with 63% of Filipino customers saying they will “definitely purchase sustainable products at Zalora.” This leads us to believe that Filipino or Mindanaoan consumers are more than willing to purchase products with eco-friendly packaging, they just need brands that carry the items they want and utilize sustainable packaging.

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WWF recognizes Davao City, Dipolog City and Quezon City among global sustainability frontrunners (RESEARCHED BY: MA. PATRICIA IBANEZ)

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URL: https://www.adobomagazine.com/press-release/wwf-recognizes-davao-city-dipolog-city-and-quezon-city-among-global-sustainability-frontrunners/

TITLE: WWF recognizes Davao City, Dipolog City and Quezon City among global sustainability frontrunners

AUTHOR: Adobo Magazine

DATE PUBLISHED: September 21, 2022

KEY INFO: Davao City targeted a 75% reduction by 2030 from a 2017 baseline. Helping the Philippines’ second-largest city by land area and third largest by population size achieve its climate mitigation target are the fifty-four-kilometer cycle lanes that encourage Davao residents to be active on their bikes and reduce their carbon footprint, as well as the ongoing installation of solar street lights, making brighter and safer Davao streets. Davao City has already made efforts to creating a more sustainable city for it’s residents. As a community, we must all contribute to this goal and one of the ways to do so is opt for sustainable packaging.

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Noissue stamp and tissue paper review + Packing orders | Eco-friendly packaging (RESEARCHED BY: JETHRO MANZO)

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8)PUBLIC SERVICE MESSAGE OR PROMOTIONAL VIDEO

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URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOHa6W_ncNo

TITLE: Noissue stamp and tissue paper review + Packing orders | Eco-friendly packaging

AUTHOR: Shin Guiking

DATE PUBLISHED: May 10, 2021

KEY INFO: Shin Guiking is one of the sellers who goes the extra mile to pack her products with eco-friendly packaging. In this video she is trying out Noissue packaging products, a local brand that produces eco-friendly packaging materials. She states that this specific brand has a low MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity). A low MOQ is helpful to smaller businesses who want to invest in sustainable packaging but don’t have the abundance of orders to use up a high amount of packaging materials. This goes to show that sustainable packaging is becoming more and more accessible to everyone. With this, we can say that it is now easier for brands and sellers from Mindanao to make the transition from plastic packaging to eco-friendly packaging.

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5 zero-waste stores outside Manila that can help you live more sustainably (RESEARCHED BY: MA. PATRICIA IBANEZ)

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URL: https://nolisoli.ph/91776/zero-waste-stores-visayas-mindanao-ayuvallos-20210105/
TITLE: 5 zero-waste stores outside Manila that can help you live more sustainably
AUTHOR:  Andrei Yuvallos
DATE PUBLISHED: January 5, 2021
KEY INFO:  Croft Bulk Foods isn’t kidding when it says bulk. The store carries an extensive range of plastic-free versions of common household needs stored in clear containers. And yes—it also has the famous, locally-grown cacao bean in-store. This bulk store in Davao City is helpful to those who are aiming to reduce food and packaging waste. It enables the consumers to take however much they need and use their own containers, also helping them save money on packaging - a cheaper and more environmentally friendly option.

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South Cotabato Women Farmers produce Eco Bags from Rice straws. (RESEARCHER: MA. PATRICIA IBANEZ)

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URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rkBeec90ew
TITLE: South Cotabato Women Farmers produce Eco Bags from Rice straws.
AUTHOR: SpinPH
DATE PUBLISHED: March 31, 2021
KEY INFO: Female farmers from Sto. Nino, South Cotabato produces eco-friendly bags from rice straws. Our farmers play one of the most important roles in the agriculture industry. Recently, Masipag Mindanao, a non-profit organization and a farmer-led network that is working towards sustainable use and management of natural resources, posted a photo of their eco-friendly bags made from rice straws on Facebook and it received thousands of likes and shares.

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75% of Filipino Consumers Seek Eco-Friendly Brands (RESEARCHER: MA. PATRICIA IBANEZ)

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URL: https://www.kantarworldpanel.com/ph/news/sustainability-matters
TITLE: 75% of Filipino Consumers Seek Eco-Friendly Brands
AUTHOR: Marie-Anne Lezoraine
DATE PUBLISHED: April 30, 2021
KEY INFO: In Kantar World Panel's recent Who Cares, Who Does report, they highlighted that Filipino shoppers are making significant strides to become more responsible consumers. In fact, 75% of Filipinos are actively seeking out brands that offer ways to offset their impact to the environment. As Mindanaoans, we must also contribute to the demand of eco-friendly brands.

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Heads up Dabawenyos! Davao City now bans single-use plastics (RESEARCHER: MA. PATRICIA IBANEZ)

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URL: https://r11.denr.gov.ph/index.php/news-events/press-releases/1384-heads-up-dabawenyos-davao-city-now-bans-single-use-plastics
TITLE: Heads up Dabawenyos! Davao City now bans single-use plastics
AUTHOR: DENR
DATE PUBLISHED: June 23, 2021
KEY INFO: As a measure to reduce the plastic waste generation in Davao City, the “No to Single-Use Plastics Ordinance of 2021” has been already signed by Mayor Sara Duterte. Reports say that Davao City’s sanitary landfill’s capacity level has already been maximized due to the onslaught collection of waste. The rising population and the increase in consumption can be attributed to the rapid generation of waste. It is expected that through this ordinance, the plastic pollution in the city will be addressed. As residents of Davao City, we must be conscious and aware of the onslaught collection of waste and do our parts by reducing our personal use of single-use plastics.

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Food Sustainability and Food Packaging (RESEARCHER: MA. PATRICIA IBANEZ)

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14) NON-GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION OR ACADEMIC INSTITUTION ARTICLE

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URL: https://upd.edu.ph/food-sustainability-and-food-packaging/
TITLE: Food Sustainability and Food Packaging
AUTHOR: University of the Philippines Diliman
DATE PUBLISHED: n.d.
KEY INFO: Food packaging is essential and ubiquitous – from snacks bought from ambulant vendors and kiosks to meals supplied in canteens and food concessionaires, and even in University events. The pervasiveness of food packaging makes it necessary to find ways to reduce or minimize its environmental impact and its overall contribution to reducing the ecological footprint of the University. Whenever applicable in Mindanaoan context, we shall do our parts and promote the adoption of reusable or sustainable packaging materials for food.

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FOOD PACKAGING: MAKING THE BEST OF A BAD SITUATION | Vanessa Grondin | TEDxLaval (RESEARCHER: JILLIAN LAO)

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URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v08F0YE-k2E
TITLE: FOOD PACKAGING: MAKING THE BEST OF A BAD SITUATION | Vanessa Grondin | TEDxLaval
AUTHOR: Vanessa Grondin, Tedx Talks
DATE PUBLISHED: June 10, 2017
KEY INFO: Vanessa Grondin is a food engineer who has worked in the food industry for over ten years. Her interests lie in innovative packaging materials and food safety which, beyond the preservation process and packaging integrity, also considers the product lifecycle, including packaging breakdown. She acknowledges that single-use packaging is fast and convenient but also points out that with any big and necessary change, it starts with small and simple steps. In Mindanao’s context, we can find that we usually opt for the easier and faster way of doing things, but just as Vanessa stated, we can start in small steps by integrating sustainability little by little in our lives.

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FOOD PACKAGING: MAKING THE BEST OF A BAD SITUATION | Vanessa Grondin | TEDxLaval

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URL: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2LJ1vPRGvcrBTXs5O5y0qd
TITLE: Curbing the ‘plastic pandemic’ with eco-friendly packaging
AUTHOR: BusinessWorld B-Side
DATE PUBLISHED: December 13, 2020
KEY INFO: EcoNest Philippines’ Inna Serafin and Nikki Sevilla tell Mariel L. Aguinaldo about biodegradable packaging alternatives that work just as well as plastic packaging. EcoNest was created in 2018 to introduce and offer alternative packaging in the Philippines, they aim to alleviate the consequences of plastic pollution. They are trying to introduce these technologies because the more people that will adapt and make use of eco-friendly packaging would be really helpful to build the volume of the demand and production of alternative packaging. Once they hit a certain amount then the improvement in price will definitely follow. As residents of Mindanao, we have a responsibility to protect our environment, with the surge of plastic packaging from the smallest to the biggest brands, we must do our parts an utilize eco-friendly packaging in the hopes of raising its demand.

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Plastic Smart Cities Video Series: Davao City (RESEARCHER: JILLIAN LAO)

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URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OUN1XA7pIc
TITLE: Plastic Smart Cities Video Series: Davao City
AUTHOR: WWF - Philippines
DATE PUBLISHED: January 24, 2022
KEY INFO: WWF Philippines revealed that Filipinos consume a total of 2.15 million tons of plastic annually, 9% of which are recycled, and 35% are released to the environment. To combat the consequences of plastic pollution Toril Kalambuan Women's Association is an organization that creates products using plastic materials. They buy plastic waste from different establishments, turning them into valuable products such as wallets and bags, beads, mask lanyards, rosaries, and other accessories. Like these empowering women, we must find ways to integrate sustainability into our lives, one of which could be supporting brands who utilize eco-friendly packaging.

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Environmental Footprints and Eco-design of Products and Processes: Sustainable packaging (RESEARCHER: JILLIAN LAO)

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URL: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/367271156_Consumer_Perceptions_of_Food_Packaging_in_Its_Role_in_Fighting_Food_Waste
TITLE: Environmental Footprints and Eco-design of Products and Processes: Sustainable packaging
AUTHOR: Linda Brennan et al.
DATE PUBLISHED: September 8, 2021
KEY INFO: The chapter, ‘The Wicked Problem of Packaging and Consumers: Innovative Approaches for Sustainability Research’ based on the Australian food waste reveals that sustainable packaging can help to reduce food waste by extending the shelf life of food and protecting food from damage, spoiling or contamination, and can therefore play a role in addressing food waste and developing more sustainable consumption practices. Knowing this, we could mirror the research and recontextualize it to Mindanao’s setting. Additionally, applying the results from this research could help promote sustainable packaging to Mindanaoan consumers.

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URL: https://designforsocialchange.org/journal/index.php/DISCERN-J/article/view/90
TITLE: Consumers’ purchase intention towards eco-friendly packaging in Kidapawan City, Philippines
AUTHOR: Ma. Karysa Garcia, Karl Campos
DATE PUBLISHED: June 12, 2022
KEY INFO: The study by Ma. Karysa Garcia and Karl Campos revealed that respondents have a high level of purchase intention for eco-friendly packaging. It was noted that females had a higher level of purchase intention and purchase intention is greater among consumers when they have favorable attitudes and supportive social circles, perceive that it is easy to buy eco-friendly packaging, are more willing to support or participate in environmental initiatives, more knowledgeable, more willing to pay and have a positive perception of the quality of eco-friendly packaging. This research can serve as security for Mindanao's small and big brands as they can see that their consumers are in favor of sustainable packaging.

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URL: https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1848903/cagayan-de-oro/opinion/ravanera-a-poem-for-mindanao-let-a-thousand-coops-bloom
TITLE: Ravanera: A Poem for Mindanao: Let a thousand coops bloom
AUTHOR: Orlan Ravanera
DATE PUBLISHED: March 17, 2020
KEY INFO: In this poem ‘Let a Thousand Coops Bloom’ by Orlan Ravanera, he talks about Mindanaoan’s carelessness towards our ecological integrity, our rivers, forests, seas, and now they are facing immense poverty. He is proving how we have taken our natural resources for granted and now bear the consequences of our actions as we struggle through making ends meet.