Successful recycling in Pacific Islands lauded

As the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) celebrated America Recycles Day and marked the 25th anniversary of the agency’s national recycling strategy last November 15, EPA’s territorial partners in the Pacific Islands have implemented successful recycling efforts to reduce waste. Photo credit: Ron Lach “EPA is proud to recognize zero waste achievements in American Samoa, Guam,

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New ammonia-fueled ship greenlit for 2026

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd, (K Line), together with Itochu Corp, Nihon Shipyard Co Ltd, Mitsui E&S Machinery Co Ltd, and NS United Kaiun Kaisha Ltd, recently announced that it has obtained approval in principle (AiP) from classification society Nippon Kaiji Kyokai for the design of an ammonia-fueled ship (200,000 deadweight ton-class bulk carrier). Nihon Shipyard

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From left, Ryan Chan, NPI GM for sales Rolando Navarro, Lucy Torres-Gomez, Hoyos, Goho, Richard Gomez, Charlene and Willard Chan, and NPI GM for communications Dax Avenido

All new Nissan Leaf powers up Ormoc’s biggest Christmas tree

Nissan Philippines (NPI) recently visited Ormoc City to participate in the community’s annual Christmas tree-lighting ceremony while advocating sustainable mobility with the 100% electric Nissan Leaf. The Leaf powered up the city’s 50-foot Christmas tree through the EV’s V2X technology, allowing the vehicle to act as a power generator. Nissan co-presented the Philippine EV Summit

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Strong warning vs products without price tags online

House of Representatives Minority Leader Marcelino “Nonoy” Libanan recently stated a strong warning against online sellers who fail or intentionally do not put price tags for their products on e-commerce sites. Photo credit: Porapak Apichodilok “Online retailers who do not put price tags on their products, and who only divulge their prices via private message

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NYC docs to get free plant-based nutrition training

On December 16, plantbasednews.org reported that New York City had just launched a $44-million lifestyle medicine program that will include free plant-based nutrition training, and help unburden the US healthcare system. Photo credit: 1217 Chokniti Khongchum Excerpts from the story: “The initiative is a collaboration between city mayor Eric Adams and the American College of Lifestyle Medicine

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United puts big money into biofuel

United Airlines Ventures (UAV) recently announced a strategic investment in NEXT Renewable Fuels (NEXT) which permits a flagship biofuel refinery in Port Westward, Oregon, with expected production beginning in 2026. UAV could invest as much as $37.5 million into NEXT, provided that the company meets several milestone targets. NEXT is a next-generation fuels company dedicated

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