In the impoverished neighborhoods in and around Manila, Philippines, millions of people live in darkness in their homes—even in the daytime. Electricity is often too expensive, and windows are a building expense that many cannot afford. To change this, a local social entrepreneur has created a program called A Liter of Light that illuminates the…
Sustainability
Plastics help us to do more with less in many ways. Because they’re durable, lightweight, and versatile plastics can help you reduce waste and consume less energy. From reusing refillable sports bottles to recycling your grocery bags, bottles or containers into new useful products, plastics can help conserve raw materials and reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills.
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