DENR to launch plastics collection contest for students on Earth Day

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources will launch on Monday, April 22, the ‘Earth Day Every Day’ Project to mobilize the youth in curbing plastic pollution.

“The Earth Day Every Day Project advocates the promotion of feasible methods to reduce waste and foster a culture of sustainability among the youth and communities, and motivates participation through incentives,” Environment Secretary Ma. Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga said in a statement. On April 22, student scouts from the BSP and GSP from various schools will bring plastic items they collected, including bottles and bags, for a weigh-in at SM Mall of Asia. The class with the highest volume of plastic items will win a prize.Students may bring the plastics they have collected to designated SM Supermalls collection facilities in the cities of Pasay, Marikina, Pasig, Manila, and Quezon City within the National Capital Region, as well as Bulacan, Pampanga, Cavite, Cebu, and Davao.

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