EcoWaste, Miss Earth Foundation appeal for trash-free Undas

Environmental watchdog EcoWaste Coalition and the Miss Earth Foundation yesterday called for a litter-free observance of All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day.

- Elizabeth Marcelo

With the theme, "Kalinisan sa huling hantungan, igalang ang kalikasan," Miss Earth candidates from the Philippines, Argentina, El Salvador, Liberia, Namibia, Nepal, the Netherlands, Northern Marianas, Slovenia, and the United States walked around the Manila North Cemetery yesterday, reminding the public to observe cleanliness on Nov. 1 and 2.

"As we gather in cemeteries to honor the dead, let us also remember our collective duty to protect the environment. Littering and improper waste disposal not only mar the sanctity of these sacred spaces, but also contribute to environmental degradation," EcoWaste national coordinator Aileen Lucero said.