In their Circular Stories Programme, PREVENT member Circular Cities Asia partnered with talent industry experts, including Lilly Sedaghot and Dex Albao, to provide young environmental changemakers with a platform to tell compelling stories about circular economy innovations in their local communities.

Youth aged 18-25 were able to embark on an experimental learning journey with Circular Cities Asia and Industry experts. In a two-part online course, they learned about the principles of the circular economy and the art of storytelling to amplify local voices of change.

Participants could also enter in a competition either individually or as a team to submit their own idea for a Circular Story. Winning submissions secured an immersive mentoring workshop with Industry experts and more.

The Circular Stories Programme by Circular Cities Asia

The Winning Submissions

From a pool of incredible ideas, Circular Cities Asia selected five finalists. Each story pitch represented a diverse range of mediums, including blogs, documentaries, storybooks, and investigative articles, highlighting various aspects of the circular economy and sustainability.

Unwrapping Sustainability: The Circular Economy with Natural Food Packaging, article by Noelle Cubacub

Protecting Tagubanhan Island, Documentary by Lady Kyla Balibagoso

BULIlit’s Path to Purpose, storybook by Noelle Cubacub

All about “u” in Sustainability, blog post by Thao Vu, Giang Tran, Duong Hoang, Thy Tran

How a Barangay Initiative in Iloilo Is Reducing and Recycling Waste, feature article published in Esquire Philippines, by Kyla Presmei Depakakibo

How Plush Toys Weave Opportunities for the Women of Negros Oriental, feature article published in Esquire Philippines, by Joshua Mendoza