"Kuha sa Tingi" is a project by Greenpeace Philippines, Innovation Catalyst, and the local governments of San Juan City and Quezon City, that introduces small-portion refill systems for everyday commodities at affordable prices in sari-sari stores, allowing consumers from all socioeconomic sectors to refill their reusable containers with the exact quantities they need.
The report shows that investment in large scale refill systems can end sachet pollution. With the project results as proof-of-concept, reuse and refill systems are not just effective solutions to the plastic crisis, but are also sound business models that benefit suppliers, retailers, consumers, and local government units-while helping protect the environment and communities. It outlines the processes undertaken to provide guidance in establishing refill systems in communities.
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Kuha sa Tingi: Bringing Back Sustainability Into Filipino Tingi Culture
