SM: “Understanding Recyclables A Key Step in Strengthening the Circular Economy”
When you visit your favorite SM Supermall, take a closer look at the trash bins that invite you to join the movement toward a Waste-Free Future. Under the SM Green Movement, the Recyclable-Disposable-Compostable (RDC) Bins are designed to recover reusable resources while keeping waste out of landfills and oceans through mindful waste management.
𝗗𝗲𝗺𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀
At its core, recyclables are simply three categories: Bottles, Cans, and Cartons. Each can go beyond single use and be returned to manufacturers for a second life:
𝗕𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘀 – These can be glass or plastic (PET). Glass bottles can be recycled indefinitely and are returned to bottlers such as San Miguel Yamamura and Asia Brewery Incorporated to be washed and reused for beverages. PET bottles, a highly sustainable plastic, are collected by partners like Coca-Cola’s PETvalue and Nature Spring’s NS Sustainability Solutions. They can either be recycled into new beverage bottles or processed into polyester for clothing production.
𝗖𝗮𝗻𝘀 – Made of tin or aluminum, cans are valuable recyclables that can be reused multiple times. Recycling can reduce manufacturers’ energy costs compared to producing new ones from scratch.
Cartons – Among the most sustainable products in the country, cartons are easy to source locally and remain competitively priced. Even when recycled, they retain high value, as producing paper products from recycled cartons requires only 10% new material.
𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 “𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲” 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆 “𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗱
High-value recyclables are easily wasted if not disposed of properly. By using SM’s Recyclable bins, you can help return these materials to the market, thanks to partners who recover and reuse them.
A true circular economy is within reach when we all mindfully sort and dispose of bottles, cans, and cartons. Through simple, collective action, everyone can contribute to protecting the environment and creating a greener future. #
About SM Green Movement:
SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime) is one of the largest integrated property developers in Southeast Asia, committed to creating sustainable, innovative, and inclusive spaces for Filipinos. Guided by its vision of building a better future, SM Prime develops malls, residences, offices, hotels, and leisure properties that support the growth of communities across the Philippines.
Through the SM Green Movement, SM Prime champions sustainability by focusing on waste management, water stewardship, and energy efficiency for lasting impact. The movement empowers individuals, families, and communities to take part in simple acts that create shared prosperity for generations to come.
