Plastic waste becomes fashion

Reuters video reports on plastic bag restructuring into fashion handbags in Manila, Philippines.

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Philippines urges ecotourism

Tree Hugger reports on the Philippines government's ecotourism plan.

A 10-year-old executive order decreed sustainable practices in the country's tourism sector.

"That executive order lead to the development of the National Ecotourism Strategy. The outline of this strategy includes spreading the wealth to the very impoverished rural areas, the conservation of cultural sites, promotion of conservation awareness, educational programs and more."

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