Envirotech Waste Recycling Inc. has partnered with different multinational companies to improve the management of plastic waste.
In an interview during Daily Tribune's Gising Na! segment, Envirotech founder Winchester Lemen explained that several companies took the opportunity to strike a partnership following the Extended Producers Responsibility Act lapsed into law last July 2022.
Republic Act 11898 requires large-scale companies to establish the EPR program for plastic waste reduction.
"That is like the actual tooth of the government in making sure that producers of fast-moving consumer goods or the packaging we use every day will not go to landfills," Lemen said.
Established in 2010, the Davao-based firm offers different kinds of plastic-made products such as chairs, tables, food canisters, plant pots and food canisters.
Recycling pays dividends
Lemen said Envirotech could recycle thousands of plastic wastes every month.
"Recycling 2,100 sando bags will produce one plastic desk that can be donated to a public school," Lemen said.
He added that 10,000 candy wrappers or 300 pieces of 500 ml pet bottles can make one recycled chair.
The plastic garbage is collected, shredded, cleaned, melted, and molded. After that, these are assembled, sanded, and painted.
According to its website, EWRI "has been geared towards active involvement in the pursuit to regain the world's ecological intelligence and balance."