82 Cabayugan Students Participate in Circular Economy Roadshow
Project Zacchaeus (PZC), through its Eco-Kolek program, Partnerships in Environmental Management for the Seas of East Asia (PEMSEA), and EU-PH Green Economy Partnership recently conducted a Circular Economy Roadshow in Barangay Cabayugan, engaging 82 students from local elementary and high school campuses. The initiative is part of a broader educational outreach program designed to institutionalize waste management awareness among the youth.
by Mitchell Gimena
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan — Project Zacchaeus (PZC), through its Eco-Kolek program, with Partnerships in Environmental Management for the Seas of East Asia (PEMSEA), and EU-PH Green Economy Partnership recently conducted a Circular Economy Roadshow in Barangay Cabayugan, engaging 82 students from local elementary and high school campuses. The initiative is part of a broader educational outreach program designed to institutionalize waste management awareness among the youth.
The roadshow serves as a platform to introduce students to the principles of a circular economy, specifically focusing on the reduction of plastic pollution and the recovery of recyclable materials.
Empowering the Next Generation
The session provided technical insights into how the circular economy model transforms waste into community livelihoods. Students were oriented on the critical role of the Eco Warriors and the impact of household-level segregation on the environmental health of their barangay.
By targeting educational institutions, the program aims to foster a "Green Culture" where students act as environmental stewards within their families. The roadshow emphasizes that sustainable waste management is a shared civic responsibility, bridging the gap between classroom learning and community action.
Strategic Community Outreach
Barangay Cabayugan, known as the gateway to the Puerto Princesa Underground River, is a priority area for PZC’s environmental initiatives. The participation of 82 students underscores the community's readiness to adopt more sustainable practices.
The roadshow is a key component of the Eco-Kolek strategy to professionalize waste management and ensure the long-term sustainability of plastic recovery efforts in Puerto Princesa's rural and tourism-heavy corridors.
