Coconut-not? A multinational’s flawed eco plan
“Two million trees of a single species do not constitute a forest; they are man-made plantations, or ‘green deserts.”
Naturals by Watsons adds Prestige Rose variant to eco-friendly skinare line
Naturals by Watsons is made with natural ingredients and free from harmful substances
People’s Museum of Climate Justice opens in Manila
The museum was co-created and co-curated with climate-impacted communities from Tacloban, Bohol, Metro Manila, and other vulnerable regions in the Philippines.
SM continues to champion sustainability with its 83rd mall SM City Bataan
With the ongoing commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, SM says it will continue to integrate sustainability into its daily operations.
Neutrogena launches its refill pods for skincare lovers
Neutrogena, a dermatologist-recommended skincare brand, has unveiled refill pods for its best-selling product, the classic Hydro Boost Water Gel.
Watsons Philippines opens its second refilling station, at The Block SM City
The refill stations are part of the company’s initiatives to encourage consumers to lead more sustainable lifestyles by offering them options to reuse their plastic bottles instead of putting them to waste.
Edible insects: Would you eat crickets as corn chips?
Beyond being edible, bugs can actually – surprisingly, excitingly – be delicious…
The sachet economy: Can we ever solve the small packet problem?
Made from layers of plastic and aluminium, sachets aren’t biodegradable and are almost impossible to recycle.
Wacoal Philippines recycling old bras into eco-friendly fuel
This plan makes use of worn-out bras that would otherwise be disposed of in the bin, included in to the 15 million tonnes of textile waste generated each year.
Halia founder aims to make eco-friendly pads more accessible
As a student in the US, Alexa Jocom had the privilege of the availability of eco-friendly pads, which were not available in her home country.
Thrift and flips: Filipino designer ‘re-works’ old clothing for sustainable fashion
Most people don’t realise that thrifting goes far beyond your local Goodwill or Salvation Army store.
Vegan-friendly restaurants to visit in Metro Manila
To help satisfy your curiosity (and cravings), Viable.Earth listed some of the most popular vegan-friendly restaurants in Metro Manila.
Making the switch: I tried toothpaste tablets for a month, here’s how it worked out
Compared to traditional toothpaste stored in plastic tubes, which are difficult to recycle, toothpaste tablets are stored in reusable jars or tins that consumers can refill.
Re-Leaf: The power of EVs to aid disaster recovery
Nissan is using EVs to store and provide electricity in natural disasters when power supplies are cut.
Filipino students create eco-conscious game teaching kids zero-waste principles
“Admittedly, it is quite difficult to develop environment-friendly habits, but every little change in habits can help, and we wanted to make these practices seem easy to turn into a routine,” shares Dr Beatrice Lapa, founder, Senshi Labs.