Earthshot finalist says it has a solution to Philippines waste problem
- Posted on September 18, 2026
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Earthshot finalist says it has a solution to Philippines waste problem
The Philippines produces more ocean plastic than any other nation. Could this be the solution? - IN FOCUS: Southeast Asian nation uses 164 million single-use plastic sachets every day, none of them recyclable, and its rivers continue to choke under thick layers of plastic. Mother Earth Foundation, shortlisted for the 2026 Earthshot Prize, has spent nearly three decades building a system that keeps plastic waste out of water. Stuti Mishra reports
