Tela Tales is not just about recycling old linens; it’s about crafting stories of hope and resilience, one bag at a time. Beyond the hotel industry, it’s a reminder that every one of us can play a part in making our planet a better place.
SMHCC vice president of Sustainability and Quality Leah Magallanes, executive vice president Peggy Angeles and designer Zarah Juan
Launched on World Recycling Day, March 18, Tela Tales is more than just recycling; it’s about telling stories through fabric, or “tela,” and creating positive change. How did the name come about? One afternoon in Taal Vista Hotel, shared by Magallanes, “I invited the women to sew in Taal.” She offered to play music for them as a source of entertainment.
She shared that if she were to compute their occupancy in the next five years, “We are responsible for 2,600 tons of solid waste.” This is why SMHCC is serious about protecting the environment and partnering with organizations like Hope Water, Greenspace PH, Green Trident Services and Diversey Philippines.
• Since July 2023, Taal Vista Hotel has been using a gadget called the Orca Biodigester from Dunbrae Philippines to keep 11,672 kg of food waste out of landfills.
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