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Youth surfers share Coke vision of a World Without Waste The Circle Hostel wins Coke Barkada Awardee for ‘eco-bricks’ project  

There are different reasons why organizations put up environment protection programs. For The Circle Hostel, the Philippines’ annual 1.88 million tons worth of plastic waste in the oceans was reason enough for its avid surfers and environmentalists to create their multi-award-winning program, The Plastic Solution.

“We were encountering plastic debris in the ocean, in our surf, and we wanted to do something about it, something that was not only low-tech but also community-driven,” shared Fiona Faulkner, The Circle Hostel environmental officer.

With this in mind, they started The Plastic Solution, an environmental movement which aims to raise awareness of the negative effects of plastic waste consumption and reduce plastics by promoting a zero-plastic lifestyle among community members and repurposing non-biodegradable materials through eco-bricking.

The foundation of the project is eco-bricking, the process of stuffing PET bottles with non-biodegradable waste such as shampoo sachets, plastic straws, snack wrappers, and other single-use plastics. The eco-bricks are then used as simple alternative fillers in constructing walls, fences, benches, low-cost community structures, and more.

The Circle Hostel project shares the vision of a World Without Waste of The Coca-Cola Company with the goal of collecting and recycling one bottle for each that it sells globally by 2030.

The Plastic Solution starts by teaching volunteer partners the basics of eco-bricking then they provide outlets for eco-bricks and accept eco-bricks from volunteers through their collection partners. The organization has successfully constructed different low-cost builds with eco-bricks, including outdoor showers, walls and perimeter fences for their hostels, and an eco-brick base used for a reforestation nursery, in partnership with the Aeta community of Yangil, Zambales.

Coca-Cola Philippines Public Affairs and Communications Director, Jonah De Lumen-Pernia (left) presents the Coke Barkada Award to The Circle Hostel environmental officer Fiona Faulkner, as both their organizations take a stand to create a world without waste

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Five Ways To Build Better Relationships Through Improving Your Body Image

If you are not happy in your own skin, other people around you will notice, and it will be harder for you to build meaningful relationships. Having a negative body image can prevent you from being happy and getting involved in an intimate relationship, so you have to learn to accept yourself. Address your body image issues before trying to find and keep the person made for you. Below you can read about the different ways of preventing your unhealthy body image killing your relationships.

  1. Learn to Love Yourself

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When you are not happy with your body, you will be self-conscious in the bedroom, too. You might be wearing clothes that hide your figure at home, and when going out, instead of learning to accept your limitations. An unhealthy body image can impact your intimacy. Practice self-compassion, and make sure you feel comfortable in your skin in every situation, so you can enjoy your own company and others’.

  1. Having Fun

If you are constantly thinking negatively about your body, you are more likely to suffer from low confidence that will prevent you from having fun. You will become withdrawn and avoid meeting new people. This will leave you with little or no chance to find the real person who can make you complete. You will not feel comfortable around people and neglect your appearance. Your self-worth will be reduced, which means you will not believe that anyone could love you for who you are.

  1. Healthy Eating Habits

It is important to know that an unhealthy body image can cause mental health issues and digestive problems. You need to make sure that you get enough vitamins and minerals for your body to function. If you will lose weight too fast, be prepared for the consequences, such as saggy skin, digestive issues, or even losing your hair. If you are not happy with how you look, you might want to talk to an expert before you develop psychological disorders.

  1. Don’t Try To Be Someone Else

Most people say that trying to look different is an expression of rejecting who you are. In some cases, this is true. If you know exactly what would enhance your appearance, nothing should hold you back from talking to breast augmentation clinics and exploring ways of feeling better in your skin. Try to be the best version of yourself.

5. Learn to Trust

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If you don’t feel confident and happy in your skin, you will believe that everyone who pays you a compliment is lying or makes fun of you. You will not take compliments seriously, as your negative body image will tell you otherwise. Every meaningful relationship starts with trust. If you are unable to believe people’s comments about you, you will have less chance of being happy with someone special.

Having a healthy body image is essential to good romantic relationships and friendships. Know your body’s limitations, and try to accept them to the best of your abilities, remembering that nobody is perfect. 
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PROMIL® Four i-Shine® Talent Camp 6: Discovering your child’s potential through fun, learning activities


What does your child do well? As parents, we know that our children already have the skills one sort or other. Some kids will have a knack for singing, while others will excel in painting.
Letting them explore on their own is essential to discover and nurture their true gifts. For instance, motivating kids to participate in various activities is a good opportunity to discover their interests. Aside from stimulating their creativity, doing this will also help push children to explore their full potential.
While they are young, allowing your kids to realize their talents is helpful in honing their skills. And as parents, we can be the number one support that they need.
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The Largest Selection of ATV and UTV Tires Anywhere


Cruising down a rough-cut trail is unbelievably exciting. In fact, few things are better than using your skill and your rig’s systems to conquer challenging off-road conditions. To dominate wherever you choose to ride your ATV or UTV, you need the right set of high-quality, high-performance tires. If you don’t have them, you may not achieve the ride you expect. Fortunately, you don’t have to look far and wide for the right tires. Since BikeBandit.com is the largest online seller of four-wheeler parts and accessories, you get exactly what you need to get the most out of your ride.
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5 Travel Essentials that Every Mom Should Know


Parenting is surely a tough task, but, travelling with your kid, especially a new born, seems to be totally unimaginable for new moms. However, every lock comes with a key and here are 5 of our favourites Travel Essentials that is a must have for every mom in the world.
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