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1. Public Relations Society of the Philippines Forum on Plastics:

   Typical Public Sensitivity on City Bans
2. About the PRSP Formally created on February 19, 1957 160 + Members -- Corporate and PR Agencies Objective PRSP shall work for the advancement of the welfare of the Filipino people through the dignified, ethical and effective practice of public relations.
3. About the PRSP Vision To be the preeminent Public Relations organization in the Philippines and a center of excellence in PR and communication in the Asia-Pacific. We will achieve this through: A constant pursuit of excellence in communications and the PR profession Professional development of individual members Recognition of high craftsmanship and PR’s strategic role in the management function Social commitment Proactive involvement in issues, concerns, and demands of PR and communication PRSP’s nine-member board of directors set the strategic direction and policy.
4. Background on the ban Extreme flooding during typhoons Ondoy and Peping in 2009 caused by clogged drainages Data showed that 75% to 80% of Metro Manila garbage consists of plastic bags and Styrofoam products. (Sources: MMDA, DENR; confirmed by EcoWaste Coalition, Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives, Greenpeace, Mother Earth Foundation) Prompted gov’t units in affected areas to implement a ban: Laguna; Cavite; Quezon; Batangas City; Antipolo, Rizal; Burgos Pangasinan; Sta. Barbara, Iloilo Muntinlupa is the first of Metro Manila cities
5. Topic and Format Title: “Plastic Ka Ba? O Ma-Papel? (A Look at the Issues and How PR can Help)” Format: 15-minute presentation by a representative of the Philippine Plastics Industry Association Panelists react by answering questions given by the moderator Open Forum
6. Guest Speakers Mr. Crispian Lao, Hon. President, Philippine Plastics Industry Association Ms Bunny Unlayao, Consultant, Quick Service Restaurant Management Link Association Ms Anna Gonzales, Sustainability Manager, Ayala Land Inc.
7. Forum Highlights
8. UPSTREAM Gas/Naphtha Cracker Plant The Philippine Plastics Industry ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS TRANSPORT FIBER & TEXTILES MEDICAL OIL REFINERIES CONSTRUCTION PLASTIC PROCESSORS POLYMER PLANT RECYCLING PACKAGING HOUSEWARE NAPHTHA CRACKER or Gas Cracker DOWNSTREAM MIDSTREAM Plastic Manufacturers Resin Manufacturers Assn of Petrochemical Mfrs. of the Phils. Philippine Plastics Industry Assn.
9. THE ISSUES
10. We see waste in ….. Streets Drains/Esteros River Channels Bays Photo courtesy of DOST-ITDI
11. Dumpsites Photo courtesy of DOST-ITDI Payatas Tragedy 2000 On July 10, 2000 218 residents of Payatas died after a huge mountain of trash caved in 2011 trashslide, Baguio

12. Our National Law:The Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000(Republic Act 9003)

    Office of the Secretariat National Solid Waste Management Commission
13. Solid Waste Management at a Glance (2010) Source: NSWMCS database
14. Solid Waste Management at a Glance (2010)
15. IV. Facts About Wastes Sources of Waste
16. III. Facts About Wastes Waste Composition Source: JICA Waste Characterization Study, 1997
17. THE SOLUTION?
18. BAN IT?
19. AREAS WHERE PLASTIC BAN/REGULATION IS IN EFFECT Republic Act No. 7160 as legal basis
20. (09 Aug 2011)
21. Official PPIA Plastics Industry position REGULATION (and not a total ban) on thin, single use non-biodegradable plastic bags below 15microns with a phase out period of 5 years SUBSTITUTION (below 15 microns) with biodegradable plastic bags pursuant to national/international standards on biodegradable plastics Allow the use of non-biodegradable plastic bags 15 microns and above and promote/require RECOVERY FOR RECYCLING provide minimum of P1.00 DISCOUNT or equivalent (e.g. points or freebies) to the customers who would BRING OWN BAGS or RETURN USED PLASTIC BAGS of any type for recycling
22. The unintended consequense
23. The unintended consequense
24. Paper Substitute Supply =IMPORT Source: National Statistics Office 28
25. Safety in FOOD PACKAGING is a big concern
26. Landfill Requirements if not RECYCLED
27. PAPER or PLASTIC? NOTE3: 1 ton paper ~ 17 trees Sources: 1LCA of Degradable Plastic Bags; study performed by Karli James and Tim Grant from RMIT University 2Life Cycle Assessment for Three Types of Grocery Bags – Recyclable Plastic; Compostable, Biodegradable Plastic; and Recycled, Recyclable Paper. Boustead Consulting & Associates Ltd. 3TAPPI, http://www.tappi.org/paperu/all_about_paper/earth_answers/earthanswers_howmuch.pdf
28. 116 Plastic Bags Water Use for Supermarket Carrier Bags (Life Cycle Assessment for Three Types of Grocery Bags – Recyclable Plastic; Compostable, Biodegradable Plastic; and Recycled, Recyclable Paper. Boustead Consulting & Associates Ltd.) 1 Paper Bag 1 Gallon of Water
29. PROBLEM SOLVED?
30. RECYCLING INITIATIVES
31. Dept. of Environment & Natural Resources Nat’l/ Solid Waste Mgmt. Commission Dept. of Science & Technology - ITDI SAGIP Environment Working hand in hand to Establish Recycling Guidelines for Plastics developed by Japan Int’l. Coop, Agency
32. Partnership with AYALA Foundation I-RECYCLE Program
33. Working with LGU Solid Waste Management Boards (SWMBs)
34. Training at barangay level
35. OUR CHOICEOUR RESPONSIBILITYMAKE IT RIGHTMAKE IT AN INFORMED CHOICE
36. General Reactions Quick Service Industry Cannot compromise food/health safety Must provide convenience Acknowledge the need for proper waste segregation and disposal
37. General Reactions Environmentalists Envision and act toward a world that generates less waste Proper waste management Solution lies in changing behaviors towards waste segregation, recycling and disposal
38. On Biodegradable Plastic
39. Is there hard data?
40. The government’s responsibility
41. Programs affected by changes in government
42. Promoting recycling
43. Parting shots
44. Thank You