In support to the Tacloban City Government’s ongoing efforts to move from a centralized collection into a decentralized waste management system, a complete transition of the controlled dumpsite into a sanitary landfill, prevention of plastic pollution from entering into the waterways and in oceans, and ultimately, to fully comply on the provisions of the Republic Act 9003 or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000, the Mother Earth Foundation (MEF) have partnered with the Tacloban City Government to implement the Ecological Solid Waste Management (ESWM) Program for Tacloban City – Phase II.
Mother Earth Foundation (MEF) is a non-stock, non-profit organization actively engaged in addressing waste and toxic pollution, climate change, and other health and environmental justice issues. It is best known for its advocacy of Zero Waste through the systematic reduction and proper management of waste.
Since its founding in 1998, MEF has waged a nationwide campaign to train communities, schools, barangays (the smallest government unit), cities and municipalities on how to reduce and manage waste so that it brings no harm to public health or the environment and does not exacerbate climate change.
MEF helps local governments implement Republic Act 9003, or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act. Many of the communities and LGUs the MEF has trained have gained recognition as models of ecological waste management, winning various national, regional and distinct awards.
