27 August 2021
MANILA – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and Plastic Credit Exchange (PCX) have signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) forging a partnership to address plastic waste problem in the country.
The MOA was signed by DTI Secretary Ramon Lopez and PCX founder and president Nanette Medved-Po on Friday.
“This agreement with the Plastic Credit Exchange will encourage our business sector to take responsibility for the plastic wastes that their products generate, reduce their own carbon footprint, and lessen the damaging impact of plastic wastes on the environment,” Lopez said.
He also urged consumers to practice ethical and sustainable consumption and responsible use and disposal of plastics.
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