Manila is battling an ever-growing plastic crisis as waste chokes rivers, coastlines and communities across the Philippine capital. But amid the pollution, a remarkable movement is taking shape. From early-morning waste collectors to renowned artist Leeroy New, Filipinos are transforming discarded plastic into powerful works of art and symbols of hope. As the country grapples with plastic imports, rising waste and environmental damage, this story explores how innovation and resilience are challenging one of the nation’s biggest crises. Can creativity succeed where policies have struggled?
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