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ranked as the world third biggest of plastic leaking into the ocean. Data shows
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ocean every year
Gonzales, the co-owner of a chain of surf hostels around the Philippines, saw an
opportunity to mobilise people in Metro Manila to not only prevent extensive
environmental damage, but also make the plastic they consume every day useful.
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trash problem. Data shows that local government units are struggling to implement the
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