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 partnered with Nestlé Philippines Inc. to help local government units (LGUs) and community leaders better understand the link between climate change and solid waste management.

CCBO Asia Regional Director Rene Acosta and Nestlé Philippines Senior Vice President and Head of Public Affairs, Communications and Sustainability Arlene Bantoto signed the memorandum of understanding to help improve local solid waste management in the country on January 31.