Interfacing Development Interventions for Sustainability - IDIS

𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 | IDIS stands with Greenpeace Southeast Asia and all environmental defenders fighting for a safe, healthy, and sustainable future. We call for the immediate release of detained activists and urge leaders to reduce plastic production, hold polluters accountable, and protect communities and ecosystems across Southeast Asia.

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𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞 | A waste assessment conducted along Blok Creek, City of Koronadal, revealed the continued presence of single-use plastics in local waterways, underscoring the need for stronger waste reduction and management efforts. The activity was carried out through a Waste Assessment and Brand Audit (WABA) led by Interfacing Development Interventions for Sustainability in partnership with the City Environment and Natural Resources Office, combining waste characterization and brand identification to better understand both the volume and sources of pollution.

Results showed that sachets for snacks and packaged food were the most common waste type, with around 22 items recorded despite many being fragmented. This was followed by plastic bottled water waste (18), paper cups (9), dairy product sachets (7), and tobacco-related waste (6). The data highlights the persistence of low-value, non-recyclable plastics that often end up in waterways like Blok Creek.

In terms of brands, Nature Spring topped the list with 18 items, followed by Universal Robina Corporation (13), Nestlé ( 8 ), Rebisco (7), and PMFTC Inc. (6). These findings reflect the ongoing challenge of managing plastic packaging waste, particularly sachets, which are widely used but difficult to recover and recycle.

Through WABA, IDIS continues to support evidence-based environmental action by providing data that can inform local policies and encourage corporate accountability. The collaboration with Koronadal City ENRO highlights the importance of local government leadership in addressing plastic pollution, emphasizing that long-term solutions must focus on reducing waste at its source rather than relying on cleanup efforts alone.

𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗯𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗛𝗥 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿, 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗷! 💚

Your commitment to people, purpose, and process keeps the IDIS family grounded and growing stronger every day. Thank you for being the bridge that connects passion with purpose. Wishing you a year filled with fulfillment, balance, and well-deserved moments of joy!