Inclusive Circular Economy in Action
Empowering Informal Waste Collectors to become Community-Based Impact Leaders in Addressing Plastic Pollution in the Philippines
"Championing community-based waste segregation and ocean plastics"
NEWS FEATURE :
Project Zacchaeus (PZC), through its flagship circular economy program Eco Kolek, has been awarded two separate grants from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) under the Circular Economy Community Grants Call and the Circular Economy Education and Social Behavior Change (SBC) Call.
Eco Kolek Received Two UNDP Grants to Advance Inclusive Circular Economy in Puerto Princesa
WE ARE SEEKING DONATIONS
In the wake of Typhoon Tino’s devastation in Palawan, countless families are struggling to rebuild their homes and lives. We humbly ask for your donations to provide urgent relief and restore hope to our affected communities and to the families of our Eco Warriors.
Bank Deposit:
Philippine National Bank
Bank Address: Valencia Branch, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, Philippines
Account No.: 148870007104
Account Name: Project Zacchaeus Marketing Cooperative
Swift: PNBMPHMM
IBAN:(Bank accounts in the Philippines don't use IBAN numbers as a way of receiving international transfers. They use SWIFT codes for this.)
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Project Components
SOCIAL
Change society’s perception about informal waste collectors (IWCs). Create a platform for IWCs that fosters acceptance. Help them raise their self-esteem, self-confidence, and sense of pride through capacity-building activities like training, leadership development, and women's empowerment.
ECONOMICS
Increase Eco Warriors’ productivity by providing them with adequate tools and equipment that improves collection and increases income generation.
ENVIRONMENT
Alleviate solid waste pollution, especially plastics, which deteriorates the environment, both land and marine ecosystems, through an efficient collection system covering SWM orientation, promoting segregation at source, partnerships, and consistent door-to-door collection. Eco Warriors serve as frontliners and advocates in combatting plastic waste pollution.
GOVERNANCE
Strengthen partnerships and collaboration activities targetting all levels including households, establishments/institutions, barangay, city, and municipality. Increase LGU capacity in ecological solid waste management by providing SWM workshops.
Objectives and Strategies
Strengthen GEDSI in community-led environmental actions - empowering informal waste collectors
Enhance inclusive circular economy practices and reduce plastic pollution at the local level through data-driven social and behavioural change
Support community-based solutions and empower marginalized sectors (IWCs) through inclusive livelihood opportunities
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Location
Eco Kolek operates in Palawan, Philippines, collaborating with the local government and the UN Development Program for a sustainable circular economy.
Address
Castro Road, San Pedro, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, Philippines
Hours
9 AM - 5 PM