MEF Celebrates 25th and Beyond of Sustainable Waste Management towards a Zero Waste Future

QUEZON City- Mother Earth Foundation (MEF),  a pioneering leader in the Philippines for the Zero Waste movement, proudly Celebrates its 2th Anniversary. This milestone marks a quarter-century of dedicated efforts to champion sustainable practices, educating communities , and implementing strategic solutions reducing waste and plastic pollution, thereby protecting the environment . MEF’s legacy in Zero Waste has been at the forefront of environmental advocacy since this inception in 1998.

Sonia Mendoza, founding member of MEF proudly shares the organization’s achievement and acknowledges the people who have made those accomplishments possible. “Together with the entire MEF staff, I am excited to celebrate this significant milestone and reflect on our evolutions as an environmental organization and stewards of the Earth. All our efforts come from our love for the planet. Our journey was  made possible thanks to the unwavering dedication and support of our community, partners, and dedicated staff. We look forward to continuing our mission to create a more  sustainable future,” she said.

For 25 years, MEF has tirelessly worked towards a vision of a waste-free world.  From comprehensive educational programs to initiatives involving campaigns on the household level, as well as waste workers in communities, the organization has significantly impacted and empowered individuals, communities and government to go for Zero Waste conserve resources and promote a circular society.

The celebration has taken place at Libunao-Atencio Hall at the University of the Philippines -Diliman. The event featureds speeches from the organizations Board of Trustees, a presentation of the organization’s journey and achievements, and recognize and awarding of 25 heroes with outstanding contributions to the Zero Waste movement.