Event: Circular Economy Forum ADB Circular Economy Forum: Quick Side Chat with Antoinette Taus 17 June 2025 Author / Speaker Antoinette Taus Along the sidelines of the Circular Economy Forum, ADB conducted a short interview with selected speakers to ask their perspectives on the circular economy. In this video, Antoinette Taus, Founder of CORA and a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Environment Programme in the Philippines, recalled how their nonprofit organization started the Eco-Ikot Center, an inclusive recycling system that encourages communities to exchange clean, dry, and segregated recyclables for points that can be redeemed for fresh produce, e-cash, and other useful items. Disclaimer The views expressed on this website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) or its Board of Governors or the governments they represent. ADB does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this publication and accepts no responsibility for any consequence of their use. By making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area, or by using the term “country” in this document, ADB does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. Topics Environment