Goodbye, plastic | Henry J. Schumacher

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources has revealed that as of July, only 16.55 percent or just 662 of around 4,000 enterprises registered with the Deprtment of Trade and Industry had submitted to the National Solid Waste Management Commission their programs for the proper management of their plastic wastes. These include plastic bags, sachets, labels, laminates, and both rigid and flexible plastic used for such products.

While it is good to see that quite a number of companies have responded to the call for sustainability in terms of changing their business model to address natural resource consumption, raw material selection, product/packaging design, we have to admit that the numbers remain small, looking at the DENR data.

Given these appalling number and the pressure on companies to join the sustainability movement and help the country win the war against plastic, I would like to highlight a fantastic opportunity for companies that take the plastic issue seriously and be ahead of their competition.Matter’s plant-based biopolymer and fiber products are high-performing, high-quality, and certified compostable.Their fiber items are leak-resistant and microwave-safe.

Please take note that I am not representing Matter; I just find their activities exciting as they are addressing our desire to kiss PLASTIC goodbye. As said above, let’s join and win the war against plastic. I would appreciate your feedback. You can contact me at

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