Filipino PhD candidate in Australia highlights Dumaguete and Siquijor communities leading zero waste, rejecting single-use plastics

Joseph Alegado, PhD Candidate at the Australian National University, examines the waste management practices of two communities in Dumaguete City in Negros Oriental province and Siquijor province.

Joseph Alegado's PhD Research at the Australian National University focused on two communities, Dumaguete City in Negros Oriental province and Siquijor province. His research indicates that zero-waste is possible and sustainable only if it is consistently implemented at the local level. Credit: J Alegado

Key Points

• The communities in Dumaguete City in Negros Oriental province and Siquijor province are both committed to zero waste.
• Effective waste management can be achieved through proper education starting at the local level.
• Effective waste management and zero waste can only be achieved if it is continuously implemented despite changes in the local administration.
• The communities involved strongly oppose single-use plastics such as sachets as they only contribute to landfill waste.

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Filipino PhD candidate in Australia highlights Dumaguete and Siquijor communities leading zero waste, rejecting single-use plastics

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Alegado's “Rethinking Alternatives to Development in the Global South: Zero Waste Communities as a case of Degrowth” focused on two communities in the south, Dumaguete City in Negros Oriental province and Siquijor province. In his interactions with the communities, he found out that many are opposed to single-use plastics. In earlier years, many would bring glass bottles to the market or sari-sari store to purchase goods in 'tingi'. Credit: J Alegado

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