USAID Clean Cities, Blue Ocean Program in the Philippines Fact Sheet

It highlights the country's plastic waste problem, with over 160 million single-use plastic sachets used daily and 2.7 million tons of plastic waste generated annually, with 20% of it leaking into the ocean. The program's initiatives in various cities, such as Tingloy Island, Batangas City, Iloilo City, Puerto Princesa, Metro Manila, Pasig City, and Parañaque City, are described, including the establishment of circular economies, waste management systems, and eco-friendly products. The document also provides statistics on the program's impacts and results, including the amount of plastic waste secured, individuals trained, and grant funding awarded.