May 26, 2008
Festivals Without Plastic and Trash
Scheduled local events such as festivals or “fiestas” as they are referred to in places like the Philippines often signal a period of eating, celebrating and fun. But while many of us simply want to focus on the “fun” part, there are ways to hold them while at the same time preserving the eco-friendly practices we are hearing today.
Some people are used to using the normal plastics that often go as decorations or containers for food. But in places like this one in the Philippines, it only shows you can hold these festivals without leaving a trail of waste behind you after they are all over.
“Barangay Tambo is right in promoting the use of creative fiesta “arko” made of biodegradable materials in lieu of modern buntings made from thin plastic bags, packaging leftovers and product ads. We hope that other communities will follow the positive example of Barangay Tambo for the good of the people and the environment,” Calonzo added.
(Source) GMA News
Tags: barangay, biodegradable materials, containers, festivals, fiestas, philippines, plastic-bags, plastics, product ads, tambo, trash
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