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Quezon City, Metro Manila _, 07 DEC O16

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill Number 4626

Introduced by Representative ROLANDO G. ANDAYA, JR.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Almost twenty years after the enactment of RA 9003, the Philippines is still
faced with a continuing problem on solid waste management. The absence of an
efficient system of waste reduction, reuse, recycling and disposal makes the looming
garbage crisis, a major cause of serious concern.

A study commissioned by the Asian Development Bank estimated that in
Metro Manila alone, 6,700 tons of garbage is generated daily. Of this, about 720
tons per day is recycled or composted. The chunk, which is roughly 6,000 tons, is
hauled to dump sites, illegally disposed of on private lands, in rivers, creeks, Manila
Bay or burned openly (The Garbage Book: Solid Waste Management in Metro
Manila, Asian Development Bank. 2004)

This paints a grim scenario for the country’s environment. There is an urgent
need for the government to step up its efforts in curbing the relentless generation of
trash

As end-users of consumer products, the amount of packaging that we use in
our daily activities has a great impact on the amount of waste that we generate
Because Filipinos do not usually recycle or reuse these packaging materials, they
often end up in landfills where they are left to rot for many years but in some
instances, the packaging materials never decompose at all

By mandating the use of recyclable and biodegradable materials in the
packaging of consumer goods, it is hoped that the trash generated will be
significantly reduced. The introduction of biodegradable and recyclable alternatives
help preserve our natural resources. Recycling reduces the need for raw materials,



therefore reducing the use of energy and preserving natural resources for the future
generation

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ROL NDP G. ANDAYA, JR.


Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

‘b 4626

House Bill Number

Introduced by Representative ROLANDO G. ANDAYA, JR.

AN ACT MANDATING THE USE OF RECYCLABLE MATERIALS
FOR THE PACKAGING OF CONSUMER GOODS

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines
in Congress assembled

SECTION 1, Declaration of Policy. — It is hereby declared the policy of the
State to ensure conservation and preservation of our natural resources. The use of
recyclable and biodegradable materials is hereby mandated in the manufacturing
process of consumer goods

SEC. 2. Definition of Terms. — As used in this Act, the following terms shall
be defined as follows:

a. Biodegradable ~ shall mean the quality of being organically assimilated in
the natural setting,

b. Consumer goods — shall refer to items for sale manufactured in high-
volume for a mass market

c. Recyclable ~ shall mean the quality of material which makes it useful to be
used again in any manufacturing process

SEC. 3. Incentive. - Any business or non-business entity which shall
undertake the effort of using recyclable and biodegradable materials for the
packaging of consumer goods shall enjoy a tax deductibility privilege on its income
tax to the extent of the proven cost of the recyclable or biodegradable material on its
production process.


SEC. 4. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The Secretary of the
Department of Environment and Natural Resources shall promulgate the necessary
implementing rules and regulations within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of this
Act.

SEC. 5. Separability Clause. ~ If any provision or part of this Act is held
invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining parts or provisions not affected shall remain
in full force and effect.

SEC. 6. Repealing Clause. — All laws, executive orders, issuances, rules and
regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby
repealed, amended or modified accordingly

SEC. 7. Effectivity Clause. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after
its complete publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of
general circulation.

Approved,