Because it is less crowded than Boracay, Siargao, the Philippines' famed surfing hotspot, has long been a

favorite destination for both domestic and foreign tourists. In addition to being one of the destinations with
the most prestigious beaches in the Philippines, it supports eco-tourism too. A Siargao-based
non-governmental organization (NGO) called Lokal Lab has created and carried out several projects on
the island that are solely dedicated to providing locals and visitors with chances for sustainable lifestyles.
" Regenerative Farming" is one of their programs; it is a partnership between volunteer experts and local
farmers on the island that teaches natural farming methods to increase the harvest for the community.
Farmers that cultivate various crops and promote local produce will benefit the country as well as the host
community.

Moving on to Bathala Land Tours, a plastic-free cultural tour provider primarily focuses on touring visitors
around the island, emphasizing unique and unusual sights that differ from those they are accustomed to
seeing in online advertisements. According to a thorough blog post by Tara String, the tour begins with a
hand-painted jeepney crafted with regional materials like rattan. On this tour, there are workshops where
visitors can learn about and attempt crafting baskets. One of the nation's oldest cultures and a
long-standing feature of native culture is making baskets. Instead of the usual island activities like surfing,
cliff diving, wall climbing, and the like, the tour focuses more on learning about and delving deeply into the
local island's culture.

Last but not least, the Nature Kids of Siargao (NKOS), also an NGO, carried out a project entitled
"Recycling Art Studio." Soft plastic and Styrofoam were acquired from locals and enterprises by NKOS,
who then turned them into treasures. Together with the local women that A.T.E. Siargao hired and trained,
they shred and weave the collected rubbish into products like bean bag fillers. The production of bean
bags, pillows, and flower pots has been one of the successful products done by these extraordinary
ladies. This program attempts to reduce plastic consumption as much as possible because a lot of it ends
up in the ocean and harms Siargao's magnificent marine environment.