To mark the Philippines' Zero Waste Month in January, the United States Agency for International Development (USAid) — through its Clean Cities, Blue Ocean (CCBO) program — and Nestlé Philippines, Inc. partnered to help local government units (LGUs) and community leaders better understand the link between climate change and solid waste management.

Tetra Tech's Rene Acosta, CCBO Asia Regional Director, and Nestlé Philippines Senior Vice President Arlene Bantoto signed the memorandum of understanding on January 31. Together, USAid and Nestlé Philippines committed to share practical tips about improving local solid waste management, increase communities' access to solid waste management education, and implement Nestlé Philippines' Climate Change and Solid Waste Management Education Program.