THE Provincial Government of Laguna aims to utilize the Anilag festival as an effective platform for promoting sustainable development and environmental conservation.
This involves creating awareness, advocating for eco-friendly practices, and implementing various initiatives, which include—interactive exhibits, informative signage, and eco-friendly activities like placing recycling and composting bins across the festival grounds.
Additionally, efforts will be made to work with food vendors to minimize packaging waste.
“We have partnered with private corporations like Universal Robina Corporation to enhance waste management plans of the provincial government through its provincial environment and natural resources office (PENRO),” Gov. Hernandez said.
“In succeeding Anilag Festivals, we also plan to collaborate more with environmental organizations and conservation groups to promote environmental awareness just like what we did last year through one of our events (Padyak Laguna),” Gov. Hernandez said.
Festival Organizer Pam Peters stated that they have already implemented a number of environmental initiatives and efforts to ensure the sustainability and inclusivity of the Anilag Festival.
These include community engagement, smoking cessation programs for the monitoring of strict no smoking policy during the duration of the festival, proper waste management and disposal, and the involvement of local government units in the festival’s planning and execution.
“We believe that by prioritizing sustainability and inclusivity the festival can effectively promote community engagement and foster a sense of pride and belonging among the Lagunenses,” she said.