Plastic-Free in the New Normal?

Hosted by USAID grantee Philippine Reef and Rainforest Conservation Foundation (PRRCFI), this panel discussion covers the unique challenges, opportunities, and approaches to reducing the use of plastic in the Philippines during the COVID-19 global pandemic. To commemorate #PlasticFreeJuly, PRRCFI discusses its new advocacy campaign in partnership with SM Supermalls and USAID, and the challenges of adapting their approach to meet COVID-19 related concerns. The panelists also touch on key questions such as public wariness of reusable items, increased packaging waste from public reliance on delivery services during lockdown, and the challenges of behavior change from a public health perspective.

Moderator:

• Dave Albao, Executive Director, Philippine Reef and Rainforest Conservation Foundation

Special Guest:

• Paul Seong, Environment Office Deputy Director and Mission Disaster Relief Officer, USAID

Panelists:

• Sef Alba Carandang: Trustee, Philippine Reef and Rainforest Conservation Foundation
• Anna Meloto-Wilk: Co-Founder and President, Human Nature
• Dr. Joshua Vargas: Doctor to the Barrio, Negros Occidental 
• Nikki Sevilla: Co-Founder and Managing Partner, EcoNest Philippines
• Angel Rodriguez: Social Entrepreneur, Ka Nami Pasador

Click here for discussion recording.

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