Sunday, May 11, 2008 (Philippines)

Local junk buyers bought recyclable materials such as newspapers during the 1st Gensan Recyclable Waste Fair. (Sunnex/Ruby More) THE first-ever Gensan Recyclable Waste Fair, organized by the City Government of General Santos to celebrate Earth Day, recovered over 5,000 kilograms of recyclable waste. The waste recovered, such as plastics, used appliances and computer hardware, and used paper, has a value of P40,500. Arroyo Watch: Sun.Star blog on President Arroyo [full story]