Did you know that Robinsons Supermarket and Go Hotels are officially partnering with us for scheduled pick-ups together with LGU to ensure that the recyclables are separated and collected? Our Eco Warriors are also empowered to teach their staff to be aware of waste characterization. Thank you to USAID  #CleanCitiesBlueOcean for facilitating this powerful collaboration and discussing this with the Robinsons’ top management. To consider Eco Kolek as one of the prototypes in cr

This pile of paper is a sample of the trash that our Eco Warriors collect from one of the biggest printing press in the city every week. We are so delighted to have developed this kind of partnership with local businesses in our area, and we are hoping for more. As we develop more partners to join our project, our Eco-Warriors are becoming more excited to work hard and to give more time to develop themselves as real warriors of the environment. #projectzacchaeus #ecokolek #us

This sheet shows how we co-create with Eco Warriors in designing their second batch of uniforms. We give them a sheet with various options so that they can choose its features which include colors, pockets, hoods, and types of cloth. They can also verbalize their suggestions by freely writing what they think is best! We have been having so much fun in this inclusive way of decision making! #projectzacchaeus #ecololek #cleancitiesblueocean #ccbo #ecowarriors #designthinking #c

The Project Zacch Team has been trained to do the iterative process on its approach to create a better way of learning for all our Eco Warriors. We have been conducting weekly sessions on Solid Waste Management (SWM) to our informal waste collectors (IWCs) in Bgy. Jacana to empower them and provide technical understanding on their job in the waste industry. However, we have noticed that it was hard to gather them all at once because of their schedule as collectors and some

Project Eco Kolek team undergoes Training of Trainers from #CleanCitiesBlueOcean to strengthen their technical knowledge on national and local laws on waste management. #projectzacchaeus #USAID #ecokolek

Today, our Project Eco Kolek with its mentors from #cleancitiesblueocean and the officials of its community counterpart in Jacana visited a coastal community which will become part of our waste collection route once we start full operation soon. We are so excited to see our #EcoWarriors visible on our communities as we empower them to be champions of the environment. 💙💙💙 #projectzacchaeus #servantleadership #cocreation #plasticpollution #environmentalprotection #USAID #eco

Our process of co-creation with our stakeholders for Project Eco Kolek becomes more alive with the presence of our mentors from USAID’s Clean Cities Blue Ocean. Thank you #CCBO for your regular visits which makes as feel more empowered and valued! Thank you for joining us in empowering our local communities to preserve our oceans. #projectzacchaeus #USAID #ecokolek #cleancitiesblueocean #CCBO #servantleadership

In line with Typhoon Odette’s rehabilitation efforts in Puerto Princesa, the City Government initiated a Clean-Up Drive inviting volunteers to participate on January 8, 2022. With an estimated number of more than 900 truckloads of green wastes, the fastest way to clean up the roads and ensure the safety of the motorists is to conduct a community-based clean-up to hasten the process. However, the ongoing local restrictions for COVID-19 only allow fully vaccinated citizens to p

These photos were taken from our Eco Warrior’s community in Jacana, Puerto Princesa City. Most of the houses were torn down by the strong winds of Typhoon Odette. Many were in total ruins and some have broken roofs and walls from their shanties which were made of materials they gathered from collecting garbages around our city. We have initially distributed food packs and organized a community kitchen a day after the typhoon. We have been feeding lunch for 100 individuals

Romeo is one of the Eco Warriors who has undergone training to empower our waste pickers in Puerto Princesa City. "Mas lalo po akong nagkaroon ng lakas ng loob sa trabahong ito ng pagbabasura dahil sa mga natutunan ko mula aming mga training," mentioned Romeo. They were provided with training on first aid, hygiene, teamwork, and more.. Our Eco Warriors will be confidently wearing their uniforms provided by Project Eco Kolek in partnership with USAID and will roam around you

LOOK | We are proud to turn over the uniforms and gears to our new generation environment keepers and impact waste collection champions. These awesome individuals are prouder than ever of becoming an Eco-Warrior as their capabilities and welfare are being strengthened and secured. Eco Kolek Project is a partnership between Project Zacchaeus and USAID Clean Cities Blue Ocean. #projectzacchaeus #ecokolek #ecowarriors #USAID #cleancitiesblueocean #TetraTech #wastemanagement