Philippines adopts ways to reduce pollution

Philippines adopts ways to reduce pollution: "Philippines adopts ways to reduce pollution
English.news.cn 2011-04-13 15:19:31 FeedbackPrintRSS
Manila, April 13 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines made its first step in coming up with an environment-friendly transport model for the country, which the government hopes will help reduce pollution.

The distribution of the 20 Asian Development Bank (ADB)-funded electric tricycles or e-trikes in Mandaluyong City in Metro Manila, Philippines' capital, on Wednesday came a week after a lawmaker proposed banning the use of plastic bags in major establishments.

In a statement, ADB's Principal Energy Specialist Sohail Hasnie said that every 20,000 e-trikes that are introduced to Manila's streets will save the 100,000 liters of foreign fuel imports each day or about 35 million U.S. dollars annually. ADB said e-trikes are more sustainable and energy-efficient.

'This initiative not only benefits the environment, but it also supports the Philippines drive to become more energy independent,' Hasnie added."