Philippines' premier university takes the greener route

The University of the Philippines Diliman launched its campaign to reduce the waste produced by using styrofoams for taking out food from cafeterias found within the university's area.

BYO or bring your own is the guiding principle for students. They are being encouraged to bring their own containers when buying food. The food vendors are also discouraged from packing the food taken out in styrofoams.

The campaign for a styrofoam-free campus was launched in February 2010 and is envisioned to reduce the waste the university produces everyday.

a copy of the memorandum being given to university dormitories

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