BTC and DA Expand Greensoil Venture with Community Launch in Bayan Park

BTC and DA Expand Greensoil Venture with Community Launch in Bayan Park

In its ongoing mission to promote environmental sustainability and address Baguio’s biodegradable waste management challenges, the Baguio Tourism Council (BTC), in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture (DA), launched the latest phase of the Greensoil Venture in Bayan Park Village on February 14, 2025.



Led by BTC Chairperson Gladys Vergara, the event gathered 38 community participants, with Sangguniang Barangay member Elenita Andrada and Angeline Nejal spearheading local engagement efforts. Department of Agriculture representative Zymerson Bangcado conducted an insightful discussion on the benefits and proper application of Trichoderma in composting. Trichoderma, a composting reagent that accelerates decomposition while reducing odors, is key to making composting more accessible to urban households.

As part of the initiative, attendees received free Trichoderma samples to help them start their own composting projects. This distribution aligns with BTC’s goal of empowering households and barangays to transform biodegradable waste into fertile compost soil, which can be used in home gardens or sold for additional income.

“Baguio is facing a perennial garbage problem, and it is our obligation to help address this burden,” said BTC Chairperson Gladys Vergara. “Proper waste segregation is important, but we also need to initiate and practice composting at home. The Greensoil Venture allows households to turn waste into valuable compost, creating a win-win solution for both the environment and the community.”

BTC’s Greensoil Venture has expanded across several barangays, fostering increased community participation. The initiative’s December 2024 soft launch saw participation from women’s groups in P. Burgos Barangay, where attendees received starter kits, composting bins, and pechay seeds to promote backyard gardening. Additional workshops and support were also provided in Upper QM Barangay.

This expansion in Bayan Park Village marks another step toward BTC’s vision of a greener Baguio. Future plans aim to reach even more barangays, equipping communities with sustainable waste management tools to support environmental stewardship.

For more information about the Greensoil Venture and BTC’s upcoming programs, please contact the Baguio Tourism Council at the Visitor Information Center, Rose Garden, Burnham Park, Baguio City, Philippines.

Landline: (074) 620 3117
Email: baguio-tourism-council@gmail.com