In accordance with the statutory provisions of Republic Act 9003, or the 'Ecological Solid Waste Management of the Philippines Act of 2000,' the Philippine Plastics Industry Association, Inc. (PPIA) has been dedicated to environmental stewardship for over five decades. PPIA is committed to championing environmental protection within the plastics industry, proactively addressing environmental concerns and advocating for evidence-based environmental policies.
Aligned with the government's overarching objective of cultivating a culture of environmental responsibility among its citizens, PPIA actively supports government initiatives by spearheading information and education campaigns (IEC). These campaigns are designed to raise awareness and promote the principles of the 3Rs (reduce, reuse, recycle), sound solid waste management practices, and effective waste segregation for post-consumer plastic recovery and recycling. PPIA firmly believes that the preservation of our environment requires comprehensive engagement from all stakeholders. To this end, PPIA collaborates extensively with various national government agencies, local government units, non-government organizations, and private sector partners.
Environmental engagements
International Engagements
National Government Agencies
National Government Agencies
The Philippine Plastics Industry Association, Inc. is the country’s representative to the ASEAN Federation of Plastic Industries (AFPI), a regional grouping of plastics industrial associations from the ASEAN countries. Asian Plastics Forum (APF) a regional group addressing environmental issues in plastics and the Global Plastics Alliance (GPA), which is composed of 75 plastics organizations and allied industry associations in 40 countries addressing the issue of marine debris.
National Government Agencies
National Government Agencies
National Government Agencies
The Philippine Plastics Industry Association, Inc. actively engages in partnerships and collaborations with various government agencies, including but not limited to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), among others.
Local Government Units
Local Government Units
Local Government Units
The Philippine Plastics Industry Association, Inc. is an active member of the Local Solid Waste Management Boards of several Local Government Units (LGUs), including Valenzuela, Navotas, Malabon, Manila, Pasig, and Pateros.
Private partnership
Local Government Units
Local Government Units
The Philippine Plastic Industry Association supports the nation's Circular Economy agenda (in line with NEDA's Sustainable Production and Consumption Agenda and DENR/NSWMC's National Plan of Action on Marine Litter and PARMS' Zero Waste to Nature 2030) by actively collaborating with plastic recovery for recycling facilities in the country.