Daily TribuneThe company recently joined SM Prime Holdings in launching the SM Waste Free Future campaign, which aims to reduce plastic waste in communities.
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Engineer Samuel Manlosa, senior vice president and head of Geocycle.
PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF HOLCIM
Building solutions provider Holcim Philippines continues to champion circular economy practices through expanded collaborations with local governments and private organizations to divert waste from landfills and transform it into alternative fuels and raw materials for cement manufacturing.
A key milestone in its waste management efforts is its recent partnership with the local government of Carmen, Davao del Norte. Through its unit Geocycle, Holcim will co-process up to 350 tons of sorted residual waste from the municipality at its Davao plant, preventing it from going to landfills. This initiative is part of Holcim’s broader commitment to providing sustainable waste management solutions to 65 local government units (LGUs) nationwide, including 20 in Mindanao.
Beyond LGUs, Holcim is strengthening collaborations with private organizations to advance circular economy goals. The company recently joined SM Prime Holdings in launching the SM Waste Free Future campaign, which aims to reduce plastic waste in communities. It also partnered with HOPE to support the Aling Tindera program, an initiative that incentivizes the collection of post-consumer plastics and promotes environmental education.
Holcim Philippines senior vice president, head Of Geocyle Sam Manlosa emphasized the company’s dedication to fostering sustainability through partnerships. He said, “We are thrilled to work with more partners in advancing the country’s sustainable development goals. We look forward to strengthening collaborations across sectors to further build progress in the country.”
The company’s environmental leadership has been recognized by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources regional offices. During Environment Month celebrations last year, Holcim’s Lugait plant in Misamis Oriental was commended for supporting Region 10 local governments in complying with the Extended Producers Responsibility Act and the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act, while its Norzagaray plant in Bulacan was recognized for its excellence in environmental protection.
Holcim’s co-processing technology plays a crucial role in these initiatives. This process repurposes qualified waste materials as alternative low-carbon fuels and raw materials in cement production, enabling Holcim to reduce its reliance on natural resources and lower carbon emissions while contributing to essential building materials.
By championing circular economy principles and expanding its waste management partnerships, Holcim Philippines is helping local communities and industries transition to more sustainable practices, contributing to the country’s progress toward a greener and more sustainable future.
