ANGELES CITY — Two more schools here joined the growing movement for the promotion of environmental responsibility among students through the “Lunes Malinis” (MaLu) Project spearheaded by Eco Protect Management Corp. (EMPC).
On March 5, EPZA Resettlement Elementary School and Northville 15 Integrated School played host to the project that encourages students to collect and clean single-use plastic sachets in exchange for classroom essentials.
EMPC CEO Alainne Tan, represented by marketing head Paulo San Jose, announced plans to donate at least 50 more armchairs and garbage bins to schools in Pampanga, Bulacan, and other areas. For every 18 kilos of sachets collected, EMPC donates an armchair or a garbage bin.
Following successful launches in Pampanga and Bulacan, Tan expressed the desire to expand the project nationwide, according to San Jose, quoting her as saying:
“Commitment is 100%. To reduce single-use plastic sachets, our program will continue. We plan to roll it out nationally.”
Pampanga 1st District Rep. Carmelo “Jon” Lazatin II who attended the launch at EPZA Elementary School commended the project. “This kind of dedication—pushing through even under extreme heat—shows how much this initiative means to the community.
Instilling environmental responsibility in our youth, despite the challenges, will stay with them for life.”
“May I also suggest installing visual aid reminders to reinforce these eco-friendly lessons and ensure long-term retention,” he added.
Councilor Edu Pamintuan, vice-chair on the environment, highlighted his role as the author of the anti-plastic and waste segregation ordinances. “In essence, we are hitting two birds with one stone—education and the environment. It’s beneficial to teach children at a young age. The lessons they learn now will stay with them throughout their lives.”
To further promote proper waste segregation among students, EMPC introduced a new mascot, EKO (Ehemplo ng Kalinisan sa bawat Oras), during the launch of the project in three other city public schools on March 4, namely Anunas Elementary School, Pampang Elementary School, and Lourdes Northwest Elementary School.
This brings to seven the number of city schools that have partnered with EMPC in implementing the MaLu Project that was first launched at the San Fernando Elementary School in the City of San Fernando on Feb. 7.
Principals from the participating schools expressed gratitude for the project, emphasizing its role in raising environmental awareness among students.
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