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Galing ng nakaimbento.

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Video ito ulit kaya click. Hindi ko nagets yung embudo.

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desperate time eh desperate measure.

If ako president ipa ban ko plastic water bottles. Alam ko magmamahal pag glass but ibabalik ko ang deposit.

Malaki ibabawas sa problem sa basura pag tinigil yan water plastic bottle.

look at first world countries. Naghahanap na saan itatapon basura nila. They do not incinerate kasi its bad, papangit yung hangin.

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desperate time eh desperate measure.

If ako president ipa ban ko plastic water bottles. Alam ko magmamahal pag glass but ibabalik ko ang deposit.

Malaki ibabawas sa problem sa basura pag tinigil yan water plastic bottle.

look at first world countries. Naghahanap na saan itatapon basura nila. They do not incinerate kasi its bad, papangit yung hangin.

i grew up with glass soda pop bottles.
pinag-kakakitaan namin yan dati.
we pick them up and surrender them to the store, for pocket money.
hindi pa uso plastic noon.
noon, plastic container was akin to "low quality product".

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oo doc, mas mabuti glass pag sa food.

Ang dali kasi magtapon pag plastic. Pag bote iskandaloso i-itcha.

And people mas magtitipid and pahahalagaan pag babasagin.

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desperate time eh desperate measure.

If ako president ipa ban ko plastic water bottles. Alam ko magmamahal pag glass but ibabalik ko ang deposit.

Malaki ibabawas sa problem sa basura pag tinigil yan water plastic bottle.

look at first world countries. Naghahanap na saan itatapon basura nila. They do not incinerate kasi its bad, papangit yung hangin.

Iboboto kita Sir Kags.. Yoko din ng plastic bottles.. Naku po..

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Masks made from banana-tree species cut plastic waste from Covid-19


Sales of disposable face masks are set to rise more than 200-fold worldwide this year to US$166 billion.PHOTO: *TYRATOYADO/TWITTER
PUBLISHEDJUL 29, 2020, 12:47 PM SGT



MANILA (BLOOMBERG) - Fibre from a relative of the banana tree could replace plastic in millions of face masks and hospital gowns the world is making to fight the coronavirus.

Abaca - a fibre from the Philippines used in teabags and banknotes - is as durable as polyester but will decompose within two months, said Philippine fibre agency head Kennedy Costales.

"With this pandemic, if we all buy masks made of synthetic fibre, they will pile up in dumpsites because they take so long to decompose," said Mr Costales.

Global efforts to ban single-use plastics have retreated as nations prioritised hygiene over the environment for packaging and medical supplies, creating a bright spot for chemical companies such as LyondellBasell Industries and Trinseo.

Sales of disposable face masks are set to rise more than 200-fold worldwide this year to US$166 billion (S$229 billion), according to a United Nations trade article, citing consultancy Grand View Research.

Companies have been reluctant to replace plastic with biodegradable alternatives because of concern about cost and whether the new materials are sufficiently strong and effective for medical use.

A preliminary study by the Philippine Department of Science and Technology showed abaca paper to be more water resistant than a commercial N-95 mask, and to have pore sizes within the United States Centres for Disease Control and Prevention's recommended range to filter hazardous particles.

Mr Costales said abaca demand could grow exponentially this year, with 10 per cent of production going to medical uses, compared with less than 1 per cent last year.

"Abaca fibre is rapidly gaining popularity as governments and manufacturers all around the world scamper to produce more reusable and safe medical garments for healthcare professionals," said Mr Pratik Gurnani at, a senior consultant at Future Market Insights.

The Philippines is the world's largest producer, supplying 85 per cent of the fibre in 2017, according to the latest data from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation. Global production is projected to be worth US$100 million this year, Mr Gurnani said.

The fibre, stripped from the trunks of the abaca tree, was used for saltwater-resistant ship ropes and Manila envelopes in the 19th century. Up to 30 per cent of Japan's banknotes are made of it and abaca yarn has been used in Mercedes-Benz cars.

Even though the plant fibre is more expensive to produce than plastic alternatives, manufacturers of protective health gear from China, India and Vietnam have placed new orders for the fibre over the past months, prompting Philippine fibre factories to double their output, said abaca exporter Firat Kabasakalli.

"People see this pandemic lasting for some time, so even small companies are trying to make protective equipment, which require our fibre," said Mr Kabasakalli, general manager of Dragon Vision Trading. "We are getting a lot of inquiries from new clients abroad."

One company in southern Philippines which makes greeting cards and paper from the fibre for export to the United States and Europe has shifted to making masks.

"The awareness of consumers now is higher when it comes to taking care of the environment," said Mr Neil Francis Rafisura, general manager of Salay Handmade Products Industries. "There are people who will pay a premium for environmentally friendly products."

Abaca production, however, cannot keep up with demand, according to Philippine fibre agency's Mr Costales.

While he estimates that growers will increase output to 74,000 metric tons this year, that is not enough to meet even last year's supply deficit of about 125,000 tons, he said. Part of the reason is that farmers in the Philippines lack government subsidies to raise output.

"Abaca is like precious gold for the Philippines, but it's been often overlooked because the government prioritises crops that feed people," Mr Costales said. "This is a missed opportunity for us."

Masks made from banana-tree species cut plastic waste from Covid-19, SE Asia News & Top Stories - The Straits Times

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if im to decide sa manila bay eh dapat mangroves aka bakawan. Yan yung ginagamit na kahoy sa bilyaran yung pangsargo na buo.

mali ang buhangin. Its following the crowd not the ecosystem. Sobrang alon jan pag bagyo.

they should have planted "nilad" its a mangrove. Kaya tinawag na maynila kasi madami daw nilad jan nung sinaunang manila.

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Ang sarap sa pakiramdam yung ganito patapon na gulay tapos maconvert mo pa na useful. Ako kasi ayoko ng tapon ng tapon.

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This Filipino Student Invented Solar Windows Made from Rotten Vegetables
Mapua University's Carvey Maigue is a finalist in the James Dyson Award 2020 for the system.
By PAOLO CHUA | 3 days ago




Carvey Maigue of Mapua University has been shortlisted for the James Dyson Award 2020 for his system called AuREUS, a device that transforms rotten fruit and vegetables into clean, renewable electricity.

His invention was among 1,800 entries from young inventors and design engineers from 27 countries around the world. The brief was simple: Design something that solves a problem.

Despite the pandemic, students met virtually to come up with solutions to global problems. From all these entries, only 20 were chosen to be potentially crowned as International Winner, Sustainability Winner, or International Runners-Up by the James Dyson Foundation.

Maigue's AuREUS system makes use of crop waste to absorb stray UV light from the sun and converts it to electricity.

The system is used for windows and walls for buildings. AuREUS devices use the same technology derived from the phenomena that creates the Northern lights. High energy particles are absorbed by luminescent particles that re-remit them as visible light.





Similar types of particles that are derived from fruit and vegetables were suspended in a resin substrate. When hit by sunlight, the particles absorb and emit visible light along the edges. When this light is captured, it can be converted to electricity.

Each of the 20 finalists was reviewed by James Dyson himself, who will declare the winner. The winner of the international prize will be announced on November 19.

"This year has brought massive challenges and if one thing is certain, our top 20 inventors have shown that young minds and unfiltered curiosity need a seat at the table," says Dyson global director of sustainability Tom Crawford. "There is always a need to solve problems and the number and breadth of this year’s entries show that the future of invention is bright."

This Filipino Student Invented Solar Windows Made from Rotten Vegetables

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Congratulations, Carvey! ����

The engineering student just proved that crop wastes can still be useful after winning a sustainability award from an international design competition. Read the story: bit.ly/3lPR52R