Senator Cynthia Villar, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Environment, urges the public to revolutionize waste management through what she called “circular economy.”
“Instead of the traditional “take, make, dispose” mode, a circular economy keeps resources in use for as long as possible through reuse, remanufacturing, and recycling,” Villar said during an event in observance of the Philippine Environment Month.
“The theme, “No to Waste: Advancing Circular Economy to Beat Plastic Pollution” highlights the path we must pursue to safeguard our environment,” the senator said.
As a nation blessed with rich biodiversity and natural resources, Villar noted that it is crucial for the Filipinos to champion sustainable practices.
The senator, a known environmentalist, said she was pleased the summit organized by the DENR-Environmental Management Bureau –NCR led by regional director Mike Matias emphasizes the concept of a circular economy.
Long before circular economy became popular, Villar disclosed that she has been embarking on it for years now.
“Its principles were already at the heart of my waste management practices. I have been diligently advocating and employing it for years’” she said.
Along with Villar SIPAG, Villar had established barangay-based livelihood enterprises.
These are models of proper waste management and excellent examples on turning wastes into useful end-products in pursuit of a circular economy.