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"I really do believe - more now than I did when I started - that business can be an incredible force for good.” Watch PCX Markets & PCX Solutions Founder, Nanette Medved-Po, unpack how any company can make a difference by ensuring other stakeholders benefit from their business and growth trajectory. To catch Nanette’s full interview with Endeavor Philippines' Manny Ayala on her entrepreneurial journey - from building classrooms to tackling plastic pollution - tune into Rappler's HIPE Stories, which spotlights High Impact Pinoy Entrepreneurs, on their YouTube channel! 

As a freshly-minted #BCorp in the #sustainability space, we're super psyched about B Lab's new standards, which elevate Environmental Stewardship & Circularity as a core responsibility for business. If you'd like to talk about how your company can do more to contribute to the circular economy, drop us a line at partnerships@pcxmarkets.com! #BLabStandards #RaisingTheBar #BusinessForGood B Lab Singapore #circularity

“Throughout my journey, I’ve had to navigate both corporate boardrooms and grassroots waste collection sites, two very different worlds that need to come together for real progress to happen. I strongly believe that leadership shouldn’t be just about making decisions from the top down; it’s about creating an ecosystem where businesses, communities, and policymakers work together to solve problems.” — Nanette Medved-Po In the Earth Month edition of Vogue Philippines, PCX Founder Nanette Medved-Po talks about the path that led her to build lasting solutions to plastic pollution. For her, real hope begins with systemic change—and a commitment to driving that change at scale. Read the full feature here: https://lnkd.in/gDdQn5m6 Portrait By Colin Dancel Photographs By Adedolapo Boluwatife Abimbola

Plastic pollution is personal. Filipinos may unknowingly consume up to 5 grams of microplastic each week—the size of a credit card. It’s a wake-up call for stronger systems that keep plastic from leaking into nature. In this Freshly Brewed episode by BusinessMirror, the conversation dives into how companies can respond to the growing plastic waste crisis, with clear insights drawn from real-world experience implementing the Philippine Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) law. Key takeaways from Rudi Ramin’s interview: 🔹 The EPR law is driving real accountability The EPR law mandates that companies with over ₱100M in assets recover 50% of their plastic footprint this year, scaling to 80% by 2028. With fines of up to ₱10M per violation, the law sets clear obligations and is already prompting action. 🔹 Some companies are choosing to go beyond compliance While EPR sets the baseline, leadership is emerging from companies that proactively shape recovery and circular systems. Through the Plastic Cleanup Partner program, companies like Mondelēz International have committed to recovering 100% of their plastic footprint over at least three years—demonstrating long-term engagement across sustainability, supply chain, and community impact. 🔹 Shared responsibility powers the system Plastic accountability works when everyone plays a role—producers, waste collectors, recyclers, and consumers. Building a functioning circular economy requires alignment and coordination across the value chain. 🔹 The Philippines is shaping the global conversation As momentum builds around the Global Plastics Treaty, the Philippine EPR model is being seen as a strong example of how developing countries can design enforceable laws that enable private sector participation. For sustainability teams and business leaders alike, this is a valuable look at what effective plastic responsibility can look like today. 📺 Watch the full video in the link below.

There’s always room for more leaders, more voices and more visionaries in #GenB. Follow B Lab Singapore to meet more members of the B Corp community and for more information about B Corp certification. Here’s to a better future, today.

Thanks to BusinessMirror for this feature, which is a result of our partnership with Caitlin Nina Punzalan and the Mondelēz International Philippines team. We hope to see more companies like Mondelez Philippines join the PCX Plastic Cleanup Partner program.

Shout out to B Lab Singapore for a fabulous #BCorpMonth event that brought together like-minded brands that use growth as a means to a greater end! It was great to meet our new B Corp community - so many inspiring conversations about how to drive innovation and change! Thanks Cecilia Hough for inviting Rudi Ramin to share more about our mission to accelerate the transition to a survey economy and build a future where no plastic waste ends up in nature! 🌏

Are we fully aware of how nanoplastics impact our health? New research reveals that polystyrene nanoparticles in zebrafish impair red blood cell development, disrupting oxygen transport.  Even without visible signs of damage, subtle changes like faster heart rates and altered growth were observed. These findings highlight the hidden dangers microplastics pose to living systems, raising concerns about their effects on environmental and human health. Read more in The Scientist 👉 https://lnkd.in/esPmGHUU Let’s work together to keep plastic waste out of nature. Ready to build your plastic responsibility program? Email partnerships@pcxmarkets.com. Together, we can make a lasting impact!

“For many developing countries, plastic pollution is a national security issue affecting human health, livelihoods, and food security,” said PCX Markets and PCX Solutions Founder Nanette Medved-Po at the Economist Impact’s recent event, Accelerating Plastics Circularity: Priorities and Progress Across Asia-Pacific, held in Bangkok. Highlighting the urgency, Nanette emphasized that the real challenge lies in the lack of circularity in current systems: “There’s very little circularity at the moment—about 9% of plastic produced has been recycled to date. If we don't do anything, there will be more plastic than fish in the ocean by 2050.” Drawing insights from the Philippines’ experience with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), Nanette underscored the importance of multi-stakeholder collaboration and alignment beyond individual markets: “There’s nothing like regional or global alignment because there’s nothing businesses hate more than regulatory uncertainty… Solutions exist, but we need stakeholders to come together with resolve to implement them.” Economist Impact Economist Impact events #PCX

Teamwork that drives impact. A powerful collaboration between L'Oréal Philippines, PCX Markets and PCX Solutions — all aligned on one goal: making beauty more sustainable. With the new L’Oréal Country Director Yassine BAKKARI, Krhizzy Pasigan Jessica Lopez Nanette Medved-Po Ralph Cuazon Paulo Ribeiro Kathleen Ilagan Ana Mapa, we took a moment to reflect on 2024’s milestones and challenges, while shaping bold strategies for 2025. We’re cooking up big plans to strengthen L’Oréal Philippines’ contribution to the circular economy, and we’re just getting started. #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #PlasticResponsibility #LOréalPhilippines #PCXMarkets #PCXSolutions #Teamwork #ESG #FutureForward