Acting on United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #17 — ‘Partnership for the Goals’ — Nickel Asia Corp (NAC) clean energy arm, Jobin-SQM, Inc. (JSI), is collaborating with the Sambali Agri Farm in Zambales in learning how to manufacture Bokashi Balls with members of the communities.
It also advocates the significance of clean water for a greener and sustainable future, as well as to promote healthy aquatic ecosystems in local communities.
Bokashi Balls, also known as Mabuhay Balls, are organic spheres infused with beneficial microorganisms that when tossed into bodies of water, slowly dissolve and break down harmful toxins and improve water quality.
As part of its commitment to sustainability beyond clean energy generation, JSI partnered with the Sambali Agri Farm in Zambales to learn the craft of making Bokashi Balls and share the learnings with its partner communities.
“Simply, the Bokashi Balls, when they dissolve, reduce bad bacteria and help improve water quality in rivers, stagnant bodies of water, and other various waterways. It is organic so it is sustainable and a safe way of addressing water and other aquatic pollution,” JSI
Environmental and Community Relations Senior Associate and Pollution Control Officer Orlando Dabu Jr. said.
JSI is collaborating with the Ecology Department of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA), the Tribal Chieftain and Councils of Tribong Ayta Ambala ng Pastolan, Inc. (TAAPI), and the Barangay Local Government Unit to advocate for the importance of clean water for a sustainable future.
