Epson, WWF-Philippines Drive Stronger Local Waste Systems Through Community Partnership
In coastal towns like Pio Duran, Albay, how waste is managed on an everyday basis can make a lasting difference both for the environment and for the communities that depend on it. Through a practical, community-led initiative, Epson Philippines Corporation (EPC) partnered with World Wide Fund for Nature Philippines (WWF-Philippines) and completed the Pio Duran Waste Management Enhancement Project, helping strengthen local waste systems. The initiative reflects Epson’s “Engineered for Good,” a campaign that shows how the company applies its innovation and partnerships to create lasting impact. As a coastal municipality within the Ticao-Burias Pass Protected Seascape, Pio Duran plays an important role in protecting marine habitats that support fishing, tourism, and local livelihoods. However, gaps in waste collection and limited recycling access have contributed to plastic leakage into waterways and mangrove areas, affecting coastal ecosystems and local livelihoods. Strengthening how
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