DOST Circular Economy Program

05/06/2026

This June 5, the DOST Circular Economy Program joins the celebration of World Environment Day 2026, reminding us that the power to protect our planet starts with the choices we make every day.

One powerful way to care for the Earth is by embracing a circular economy—reducing waste, using resources more efficiently, and keeping materials in use for as long as possible. Through science, technology, and innovation, we can create solutions that benefit both people and the planet.

04/06/2026

♻ Mula sa agricultural waste tungo sa mas kapaki-pakinabang na produkto!

Introducing the **ITDI Improved Biomass Carbonization System (Bio-Loop Carbonization System o BLOCS)** — isang makabagong teknolohiya na binuo ng DOST-ITDI para sa mas mabilis, mas malinis, at mas episyenteng carbonization ng biomass materials.

Ang improved 2025 version ay may **water scrubber system** na tumutulong upang mabawasan ang usok at particulate emissions habang isinasagawa ang carbonization process. Bukod dito, ang nakokolektang tar residue ay maaaring magamit bilang organic pesticide o wood preservative.

☑ Mas mabilis na carbonization process
☑ Mas simpleng air control operation
☑ Mas mababang smoke at particulate emissions
☑ Nako-convert ang agricultural residues sa kapaki-pakinabang na carbonized materials
☑ Suporta sa sustainable waste utilization at circular economy

Maaaring gamitin ang iba't ibang biomass materials tulad ng rice hull, bagasse, corn cobs, at coconut shells upang makagawa ng carbonized products na maaaring iproseso para sa charcoal briquettes at bio-fertilizer production.

Isang hakbang tungo sa mas malinis na teknolohiya at mas napapanatiling paggamit ng ating likas na yaman.

Para sa technology adoption, makipag-ugnayan sa:

𝗜𝗧𝗗𝗜 - 𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗛𝗡𝗢𝗟𝗢𝗚𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗦 𝗗𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡
DOST Compound, Gen. Santos Ave., Bicutan, Taguig City, 1631 Philippines

Tel. No.: (632) 86837750 to 69 loc. 2265
Email: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

04/06/2026

Together with Dost II Psto Nueva Vizcaya, The Advancing Capacity and Collaboration to Equip, Lead, and Enable Readiness, Adoption, Transition and Ex*****on towards Circular Economy (ACCELERATE-CE) training program officially commenced in Nueva Vizcaya, bringing together stakeholders from local government units, MSMEs, academe, and partner institutions to strengthen their understanding of the circular economy and their role in advancing the transition towards a more sustainable future.

Day 1 focused on building a common foundation for circularity through discussions on Circular Economy Concepts and Principles, the Need for Multi-Sectoral Collaboration for Circularity, and the Circular Roles of LGUs, MSMEs, Academe, and DOST. Participants also took part in Workshop 1: Ways of the Waste – Waste Stream Mapping, where they explored local waste flows.

Sama-sama nating i-ACCELERATE ang circular transition—through collaboration, innovation, and action.

01/06/2026

28/05/2026

𝐈𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬

"The Philippines holds one of the highest forms of reverence for its national flag, retiring worn-out flags through solemn burning ceremonies. Under Republic Act No. 8491, or the Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines, worn-out or damaged flags must not be casually discarded. Instead, they must be “solemnly burned” to prevent misuse or desecration, with the ashes subsequently collected and buried.

While the ritual embodies patriotism and respect, science now suggests that the practice may also carry unintended environmental consequences.

DOST-PTRI believes the solution may already exist within the country’s own textile science innovations.

“Very specific in that amendment na sana maconsider na hindi lang po necessarily pagsusunog yung marangal na paraan, bagkus we would want na kapag hindi na mare-recognize yung ating bandila sa kaniyang natural na porma ay pwede na po itong ikonsidera at lumayo tayo roon sa pamamaraan ng pagsusunog.” DOST-PTRI Director, Dr. Julius Leaño Jr. shared."

Source: DOST-PTRI

Read more: https://ptri.dost.gov.ph/9-transparency-seal/825-the-philippine-flag-doesn-t-have-to-end-in-flames-dost-ptri-pushes-for-sustainable-flag-retirement

28/05/2026

Gawing kapaki-pakinabang ang kitchen waste sa sariling tahanan!

Introducing the **Household Tumbling Composter** — isang praktikal at eco-friendly na teknolohiya na tumutulong sa pag-convert ng household kitchen waste into compost o soil conditioner.

Sa pamamagitan ng dual-drum tumbling design nito, mas napapabilis ang aeration at decomposition process para sa mas episyenteng composting. 🌿

☑ Simple at madaling gamitin
☑ Environment-friendly solution
☑ Ideal para sa households at small communities
☑ Nakakatulong sa waste reduction at sustainable gardening

Maliit na hakbang sa tahanan, malaking ambag para sa kalikasan!

For technology adoption, contact us:

𝗜𝗧𝗗𝗜 - 𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗛𝗡𝗢𝗟𝗢𝗚𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗦 𝗗𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡
DOST Compound, Gen. Santos Ave., Bicutan, Taguig City, 1631 Philippines
☎ Tel. No.: (632) 86837750 to 69 loc. 2265
📧 [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

26/05/2026

DOST in the News: The Department of Science and Technology–Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) is pushing for a more environment-friendly alternative in properly retiring Philippine flags.

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Full story: https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/scitech/science/988875/dost-ptri-pushes-eco-friendly-retirement-of-worn-out-ph-flags/story/

26/05/2026

The Department of Science and Technology–Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) is studying possible amendments to the Flag and Heraldic Code that would allow non-burning disposal and recycling methods for retired Philippine flags.

25/05/2026