In line with the celebration of International Waste Pickers Day, pro-environmental groups and organizations launched a second e-waste treatment, storage, and disposal facility for old electronic devices in Dampalit, Malabon.
In line with the celebration of International Waste Pickers Day, pro-environmental groups and organizations launched on Wednesday, Mar. 2, a second e-waste treatment, storage, and disposal facility for old electronic devices in Dampalit, Malabon.
Apple Evangelista, Head of Sustainability and Social Responsibility of Globe Telecom, Inc.; Engr. Jun Rivera; Dr. Carmela Centeno, Project Manager of United Nations Industrial Development Organization ; Engr. Geri Geronimo Sañez, Chief of DENR-EMB Hazardous Waste Management Section; Kap. Carlo Jay Dumalaog of Barangay Dampalit, Malabon; and Kap.
According to EWC, informal e-waste recycling has been the primary source of income for several city residents, particularly in Barangays Dampalit, Longos, Concepcion, Niugan, and Catmon, with six active “mangangalakal” groups and two junk shops.
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