Eco Kolek holds Circular Economy Roadshow for Puerto Princesa City Coliseum staff to boost waste management compliance

PUERTO PRINCESA CITY — To strengthen sustainable waste management practices and environmental responsibility, Eco Kolek, an initiative under Project Zacchaeus (PZC), conducted the Circular Economy Roadshow for 16 personnel of Puerto Princesa City Coliseum on April 21, 2026.

The three-hour program aimed to deepen the participants' understanding of the circular economy, specifically focusing on proper waste segregation in compliance with Republic Act 9003, or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000. The roadshow also highlighted the environmental impact of business-generated waste, particularly plastic pollution, and encouraged the adoption of practical solutions in daily operations.

The event featured a combination of educational discussions and interactive exercises. During the core segment, participants were divided into groups for a hands-on activity where they categorized materials into biodegradable, non-biodegradable, special, and residual waste. The exercise was designed to reinforce practical understanding of waste sorting and promote workplace cooperation.

During an open dialogue, coliseum staff actively shared their operational realities involving events with thousands of participants, noting that maintaining proper waste segregation can be challenging due to the fast-paced environment and heavy workloads associated with hosting consecutive events. Organizers acknowledged these challenges, noting the need for continuous follow-up activities, monitoring, and practical solutions to sustain progress.

Eco Kolek resource speaker Joyce Oliverio delivered a message emphasizing the value of collective and consistent action in addressing these environmental concerns.

“A one-hundred-peso bill cannot be completed without a single coin—so if we will not act now, when will we?” Oliverio stated during the program. “No man is an island. When will we choose to do what is right so that future generations can still experience a clean and beautiful environment, and not one filled with waste?”

The roadshow successfully concluded with an analysis of the activity results, leaving participants with a renewed commitment to integrate circular economy principles into their daily routines.