Three Philippine island communities — Isla Verde in Batangas City, Apo Island and Siquijor — show that zero waste can be adapted to address local needs. Documentation by GAIA Asia Pacific illustrates that strong political willpower, sound planning and grassroots action in biodiversity hot spots can create real, lasting change. The support of Mother Earth Foundation (MEF) and War on Waste-Break Free From Plastic-Negros Oriental (WOW-BFFP NegOr) also depicts that reducing waste on land is essential to the enterprise.

Domingo, L. C. (2025, June 14). 3 PH islands prove zero waste works. The Manila Times, p. C1.