From waste management violator to sustainability champion

GREEN UPGRADE Students of Ajuy National High School in the municipality of Ajuy, Iloilo, now use 35 durable chairs made from recovered plastic waste, each with an armrest that gives them a proper surface for writing. — CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

ILOILO—Transforming from a previous offender into an active partner of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), the local government of Ajuy has successfully converted 700 kilograms of recovered plastic waste into 35 durable classroom chairs for Ajuy National High School.

This initiative, made possible through a collaboration with DENR-Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) Region VI, Subay Marketing, and Angelina Bakeshop, marks a significant milestone in the municipality’s reinforced commitment to solid waste management.

DENR Secretary Juan Miguel Cuna said partnerships that recover and reuse waste can help make environmental protection more relevant to communities.

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