CIRCULO is Bea Valdes' chosen advocacy for her campaign for Smart Infinity: Changemakers. Through this collaboration, we are pushing for a more sustainable outlook towards design and to start the dialogue on how we can transition the Philippines to a circular economy.

In the discussion of the circular economy in the Philippines, where are we headed? The conversation on the circular economy in the Philippines is growing in momentum, especially in small circles.

The tech industry can potentially play a large role in the ongoing environmental movement. From blockchains to AI systems, tech poses various solutions to respond to the urgent call for sustainability.

In circular design, all aspects work together to achieve stability — whether that’s business, technology, nature, or humans.

Bakong or the Hanguana malayana, is a hydrophyte abundantly found in Bangalao Lake, which itself is located in the heart of Sta. Teresita, a municipality of Cagayan. A perennial rhizomatous herb commonly known for its fiber, bakong’s durability, flexibility, and narrative was deemed the appropriate material to challenge circular design thinking.