BAGUIO CITY—The city government is incorporatig its circular economy program into major public celebrations, including the ongping Ibag-iw Creative Festival and Christmas events, to reduce waste and promote the reuse of materials. According to Mayor Benjamin Magalong, the initiative is part of the city’s “Pansa-nopen Tayo” program, which promotes responsible resource use by treating discarded materials as resources that can be reused or transformed into useful products. READ: Refill vending machine tested in Baguio to reduce plastic waste The initiative was first implemented during the Baguio Flower Festival in February, when organizers introduced waste reduction and management measures across festival venues. […]...

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