Thursday, January 11, 2007

MAKATI MAKING MONEY FROM TRASH

Wasn't I just complaining about trash and junk the other day? Well, an article in the Philippine Star has made my day today. Here is an excerpt:

Makati City gave a whole new meaning to turning garbage into cash after it sold a total of 11,000 kilos of trash to recyclers for at least P132,000 in four months during its so-called weekend waste markets. From September to December 2006, the Department of Environmental Services (DES) said the city government’s effort to transform thrash into money has been a success. (read more here)

Isn't that great? I hope the other cities follow their example...

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