74 Students from Center for Positive Futures Participate in Circular Economy Roadshow
Project Zacchaeus (PZC), through its Eco-Kolek program, conducted a Circular Economy Roadshow for 74 students at the Center for Positive Futures. The initiative was held in partnership with the Partnerships in Environmental Management for the Seas of East Asia (PEMSEA) and the EU-PH Green Economy Partnership. The roadshow is part of a series of educational engagements aimed at integrating the principles of circularity and sustainable waste management into the local youth sector.
by: Mitchell Gimena
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan — Project Zacchaeus (PZC), through its Eco-Kolek program, conducted a Circular Economy Roadshow for 74 students at the Center for Positive Futures. The initiative was held in partnership with the Partnerships in Environmental Management for the Seas of East Asia (PEMSEA) and the EU-PH Green Economy Partnership.
The roadshow is part of a series of educational engagements aimed at integrating the principles of circularity and sustainable waste management into the local youth sector.
Regional and International Collaboration
The collaboration with PEMSEA and the EU-PH Green Economy Partnership aligns the local recovery efforts in Puerto Princesa with broader regional goals for marine protection and the reduction of plastic leakage into the ocean. By engaging students, the program seeks to build a foundational understanding of how a circular economy operates as a tool for both environmental conservation and social inclusion.
During the sessions, the 74 participants were introduced to the operational model of the Eco Warriors and the "Waste-to-Resource" concept, which emphasizes the economic value of properly segregated materials.
Empowering Youth as Sustainability Leaders
The roadshow at the Center for Positive Futures focused on empowering students to take an active role in household and community waste segregation. The objective is to ensure that the youth are equipped with the technical knowledge to support the professionalized waste collection services provided by the Eco-Kolek program.
"Education is a critical driver for the success of the circular economy," PZC officials noted. "The engagement of these 74 students demonstrates a growing commitment among the youth to support sustainable systems that protect our natural resources while providing livelihoods for the informal sector."
This successful engagement further expands the reach of the Eco-Kolek advocacy, bridging international environmental standards with local community action.
