The Environment department says 12 to 24% of at least 61,000 metric tons of the solid waste generated by the Philippines is plastic.

And in a bid to beat plastic pollution, design and production studio Plastics by Manila Automat is breathing new life into plastic waste by engaging everyday consumers in the process of accessible and modern-day recycling.

To tell us more is its founder and Creative Head Mica Agregado.

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