The Liberal opposition promises weekly general-waste collection in every council, while more than thirty already use fortnightly pickups alongside weekly organics. The choice should weigh hygiene and accessibility against costs, truck traffic, emissions and incentives to sort waste.
The municipality said it resolved 769 of 1,056 complaints and interventions involving illegal dumping sites between late March and July. The 72.8% effectiveness rate shows concrete progress, but the deeper challenge remains prevention, enforcement and sustained community participation.
Tingi Tindahan revived small-quantity retail in Malabon using reused containers for food and cleaning products without throwaway plastic. The model combines lower prices with waste prevention, but organizers say corporate responsibility and enforcement remain essential.
The Protos project in Cheshire has entered a new construction phase and aims to capture around 370,000 tonnes of CO2 per year from a facility that recovers energy from non-recyclable waste.