Converge ICT Solutions Inc. has launched its group-wide waste management campaign focused on the proper disposal and recycling of waste as part of its countdown to eliminate waste to landfill output by 2030.
Dubbed as the #CountdownToZeroWaste campaign, Converge has partnered with Jontrix Trading Philippines and Green Antz Builders Inc. for the proper processing, management, and recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) or e-waste. It also partnered with Kreations PH for the upcycling of its excess marketing materials such as tarpaulins.
“At Converge, sustainability means walking the talk. We want to show that we are keeping our promises and turning our sustainability commitments into real, tangible company practices. Last year, we established our Solid Waste Management and Hazardous Waste Management Guidelines. This year, we are putting more of the guidelines into practice to ensure that our wastes are recycled, reused and treated properly,” said Maria Grace Uy, Converge president and co-founder.
Jontrix Trading and Green Antz Builders are scrap recycling organizations that collect and upscale solid wastes into bricks, chairs, and other construction materials to aid in waste reduction. Kreations is a social entrepreneur that helps women in Rizal to augment their household income by upcycling various materials; like tarpaulins, into bags, mats, and other household items.
To kick off the strategic partnership, Converge has launched the collection of discarded electronic devices and equipment from employees through zero-waste bins placed in its offices in Pasig and Clark and selected business centers while directing all of its business units to send all used tarpaulins to the head offices for proper upcycling and processing.
