DENR launches daily Earth Day

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) will launch the Earth Day Every Day Project on April 22 to mobilize youth in reducing plastic pollution and strengthening the fight against plastic use.

Earth Day Every Day Project is a plastic collection competition among students across the country. It aims to engage youth on the importance of recycling plastics and promote a culture of environmental responsibilities in line with the values ​​of scouting.

DENR Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo Loyzaga is accompanied by SM Supermalls President Steven Tan, SM Prime Holdings Inc. Assistant Vice President Jessica Bianca Sy-Bell, Nestle’ Philippines, Inc. Head of Corporate Affairs Senior Vice President Joey Uy, Boy Scouts of the Philippines Secretary General Kim Robert de Leon and Girl Scouts of the Philippines National President Cristina Lim-Yuson in signing the Pledge of Commitment for the project launched in Pasay City will be held.

“The Earth Day Every Day Project advocates for the advancement of viable methods to reduce waste and promote a culture of sustainability among youth and communities, and motivates participation through incentives. For this, we thank Nestle, SM Supermalls and the Boy and Girl Scouts of the Philippines for their invaluable support and cooperation. Their robust presence and proactive engagement will serve as a multiplier effect in our advocacy efforts,” said Loyzaga.