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Tingi Station brings innovative solutions to sustainable shopping and waste reduction. They offer a refillable product system where customers can fill their containers with the needed amount. This helps reduce packaging waste and encourages a zero-waste lifestyle. Tingi Station also educates the community about waste reduction through campaigns and partnerships with local government units. They have plans to launch an ordering website for easy pre-ordering and pickup. Tingi Station's innovations make it easier for people to shop sustainably and contribute to a cleaner environment.
By decreasing waste and fostering responsible consumption (SDG 12), Tingi Station's zero-waste grocery refill station supports numerous Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations. They address climate action (SDG 13) by reducing packaging and greenhouse gas emissions. Furthermore, partnerships are created to encourage community involvement (SDG 17). Tingi inspires people to adopt a zero-waste lifestyle and has a good effect on the environment and society by providing accessible and inexpensive sustainable shopping.
Farm Ridge is an agri-tourism business effectively managed and operated by Desmond Farm and Partners Inc. (DFPI), which encompasses various stakeholders, including farmers in need of land to work on, as well as shareholders and investors, particularly overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) seeking business ventures that will allow them to return home to their families in the Philippines. Recognizing the need to accommodate stakeholders visiting the farm, DFPI has constructed guest houses, which were opened to the public, and are now known as Farm Ridge. Farm Ridge provides a picturesque setting and serves as a catalyst for transformation as it has provided employment and business opportunities to numerous local residents, enabling them to have a source of income. In addition, Farm Ridge's support has enabled DFPI to secure funds necessary for sustaining the eco-friendly cacao plantation, considering that cacao crops require considerable time before they generate earnings.
Farm Ridge contributes to the achievement of UN's Sustainable Development Goal Number 9, which is industry, innovation, and infrastructure, as the agri-guesthouses have been carefully and ecologically constructed using lightweight materials to minimize the use of trees while still maintaining an attractive appearance amidst the picturesque setting of Pantabangan. It has also fostered valuable partnerships for goals (UN's Sustainable Development Goal Number 17) mainly through the collaboration between local farmers and predominantly overseas Filipino worker investors. Farm Ridge fulfills the UN's Sustainable Development Goal Number 7 of affordable and clean energy, and Number 13 climate action, by utilizing solar energy as part of its energy source.
Celina Alejandrino and Maan Olivia are two childhood friends passionate about creating a greener earth. On a random day in 2018, they debated how to save the environment. During this time, the effects of plastic pollution in the Philippines and the globe are becoming increasingly prominent. For Celina and Maan, this was both a wake-up call and an opportunity. With this, they came up with one specific product that they would use daily – a net bag. They then started selling their net bags to just their friends and family, with no websites or online shops and only word-of-mouth marketing to rely on. But to Celina and Maan's surprise, their small, personal target market began looking for more sustainable products from their start-up, as the industry of sustainable shops in the Philippines is relatively close-knit. This served as a cue for them to make it a full-on advocacy campaign, giving birth to Simula PH. Having separate full-time jobs, founders Celina and Maan first saw the venture as a passion project to help and share their vision of reducing waste, with no intention of making a profit. From 2018, the company had continuous growth. Starting with only a net bag, they expanded their product offerings into various sustainable, everyday products, such as bamboo toothbrushes, shampoo bars, and more. Compared to most companies, the pandemic allowed Simula PH to thrive as more consumers switched to online shopping. Eventually, they built a website for online orders and ran a physical store in Glorietta, a shopping mall complex located in Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines, from 2021 until now.
Simula PH is an innovative and pioneering community-interest company dedicated to actively promoting accessibility to sustainable and zero-waste products across the Philippines. Simula PH firmly believes that "even the tiniest changes can have a profound ripple effect of positive impact." The essence of this belief is captured in their thoughtfully chosen name, "Simula," derived from the Filipino word for "beginning." Supporting over 70 micro and small enterprises and providing eco-entrepreneurs with a broader market reach, Simula PH empowers consumers to integrate sustainability into their lifestyles.
Simula PH strongly emphasizes fostering collaboration through engaging in various initiatives and partnerships with different organizations, such as NGOs like One Million Lights PH, Wavefarer PH's Waves for Water, and Project Pearls' GROW PH. Simula PH is committed to making a significant social impact and contributing to meaningful initiatives. Simula PH is committed to creating a wider positive impact by actively participating in community-driven efforts.
De acuerdo a un informe, publicado por National Geographic Miranda, D. (2023, 5 junio) cada minuto, se vende un millón de botellas de plástico en todo el mundo, el 42% del plástico usado se destina al empaquetado de alimentos y productos manufacturados, es decir, plásticos de un solo uso. Esta problemática plantea un desafío significativo para el medio ambiente y la gestión de residuos. Sin embargo, Innow a través de uno de sus procesos denominado InnowFila y en colaboración con centros de acopio ha encontrado una solución prometedora.
Por otro lado, la compañía, a través del desarrollo de su maquinaria está impulsando la construcción de ideas en gran formato que en un futuro cercano llegue a beneficiar a la población vulnerable, brindando soluciones sostenibles a través de la utilización de materiales vernaculares (la tierra, la madera, el bambú, las piedras). TOVA sienta las bases, siendo el primer prototipo habitable que utilizó 13,5 toneladas de tierra procedentes de un radio no mayor a 1 kilómetro para su construcción, convirtiéndose en el primer proyecto impreso en tierra de toda la península ibérica.
“TOVA, además de tratarse de un edificio impreso en 3D (o fabricación aditiva) y realizado con materiales de proximidad, con este sistema se pueden personalizar las viviendas a los diferentes usos, lo que ofrece un servicio de adaptación rápido en cualquier lugar.” (Sostenible, A. 2022).
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According to a report published by National Geographic Miranda, D. (2023, June 5) every minute, one million plastic bottles are sold worldwide, 42% of the plastic used in the world goes to packaging food and manufactured goods, that is, single-use plastics. This problem poses a significant challenge for the environment and waste management. However, Innow, through one of its processes called InnowFila and in collaboration with collection centers, has found a promising solution.
Likewise, the company, through the development of its machinery, is promoting the construction of large-format ideas that in the near future will benefit the vulnerable population, providing sustainable solutions through the use of vernacular materials (earth, wood, bamboo, stones). TOVA lays the foundations, being the first habitable prototype that used 13.5 tons of earth from a radius of no more than 1 kilometer for its construction, becoming the first project printed on land in the entire Iberian Peninsula.
“TOVA, in addition to being a 3D printed building (or additive manufacturing) and made with local materials, with this system homes can be customized for different uses, which offers a quick adaptation service anywhere.” Sostenible, A. (2022).
Xcargo es una empresa creada bajo la necesidad de implementar un sistema de distribución ambientalmente sostenible, ya su vez proyectan desarrollar el concepto de “micro logística”, lo que significa optimizar los procesos de distribución a última milla y que esto no implica ocupar un mayor espacio en las vias de las ciudades donde operan.
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Xcargo is a company created out of the need to implement an environmentally sustainable distribution system. In turn they plan to develop the concept of "micro logistics", meaning optimizing last-mile distribution processes without occupying more space on the roads of the cities where they operate.
Dwellbeing is a social enterprise committed to sustainable practices and youth empowerment. Their core focus lies in upcycling glass bottles, transforming them into unique and functional creations. By combining artistic talent with a passion for environmental conservation Dwellbeing reduces waste and provides opportunities for marginalized youth to learn valuable skills and develop their creative potential.
El 1 de octubre de 2021, según documento privado de constitución de Sociedad por Acciones Simplificada se inscribió en la Cámara de Comercio de Bogotá, la constitución de la Operadora Distrital de Transporte SAS (ODT), cuyo objeto social principal corresponde a la prestación del servicio publico de transporte masivo en bogota. Sin embargo, nos explica Jhon Real, Coordinador de formación, desarrollo y bienestar que “hasta septiembre del 2022 se inició como tal la operación de la ODT llamada la Rolita”, en la cual cuenta con dos elementos diferenciadores e innovadores; el elemento diferenciador más importante de este proyecto es la equidad de género, vinculando a 111 mujeres como operadoras del sistema y en su gran mayoría madres cabeza de familiar, es decir un 56% de la planta operativa transformando así las dinámicas de un sector históricamente masculinizado, y logrando brindar oportunidades de empleabilidad a la mujer y un rol importante en el transporte público, haciéndolo incluyente y además sostenible ya que cuenta con la segunda flota vehicular 100% eléctrica más grande en el mundo con 195 buses contribuyendo a la movilidad sostenible en la ciudad.
El Sector de conducción de carga pesada o transporte público, ha sido un sector donde la mayor parte de la fuerza laboral ha sido copada por los hombres y las pocas posibilidades que históricamente ha tenido la mujer para tener un trabajo digno y equitativo y más en este sector, debido a la falta de experiencia oa los estereotipos sociales de que algunos trabajos como lo es la conducción, es solo para personal masculino, logrando una desigualdad entre los géneros. Son algunas de las causas que hicieron surgiera este proyecto para resolver problemas económicos y sociales como:
Falta de mano de obra en el sector a corte de junio del 2022 era de aproximadamente 4.500 conductores para el sistema, según datos suministrados por Personería de Bogotá y garantizar la accesibilidad del servicio de transporte público digno para los habitantes del Perdomo ubicado en la Localidad de Ciudad Bolívar en Bogotá, una de las localidades con Índices más altos en pobreza y desempleo según la secretaría de Planeación de Bogotá.
Jhon nos cuenta “una de las propuestas propuestas para la inclusión y la divulgación del proyecto fue la creación de espacios en los cuales se habilitaron mesas de trabajo por localidad para dar a conocer los beneficios y el proceso para que las mujeres se pudieran vincular”
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Jhon Real, Coordinator of training, development and welfare explains, "until September 2022 the operation of the ODT called the Rolita was initiated as such, in which it has two differentiating and innovative elements; gender equity, linking 111 women as operators of the system, the vast majority of them being heads of families, thus transforming the dynamics of a historically masculinized sector, and providing opportunities for employability for women and an important role in public transport, making it inclusive and also sustainable as it has the second largest 100% electric vehicle fleet in the world with 195 buses contributing to sustainable mobility in the city.
VEMO’s electric vehicles (EV) are present in some of the largest countries in Latin America such as Mexico and Colombia. They are pioneers in electric vehicle fleet management and have enhanced their impact through alliances with the biggest players in the mobility industry, including Uber. Not only do they offer electric vehicles specially designed for comfortable rides within cities as part of their fleet, but they have also developed the ecosystem in which they are currently playing.
The ecosystem is comprised by:
Since 2021, VEMO has enabled 13 million kilometers traveled with electric cars; they have installed 6,000 recharge stations throughout Mexico, and through the partnership with Uber, they have accomplished more than 800,000 trips.
VEMO’s proposal is not only focused on clean mobility, including EVs and carbon credits but also is focused on societal impact by improving people’s quality of life. It is important to mention that Latin America has very high levels of air pollution linked to vehicle emissions, industrial activities, burning of fossil fuels and other activities. As a result, the death rate from diseases related to this kind of pollution is 39.3% in the region, according to the World Bank data. The region is also highly affected in terms of water availability, water pollution, deforestation and mining. Therefore, VEMO’s solution is focused on offsetting some of the impact of all of these factors in the countries where it operates.
The business of Leo, Localroots, is essentially a farm, which involves being a "farm of the future," which can generate income from various channels and aims to reduce the farm-to-table value chain. Their innovation mainly comes from being a platform for the youth to learn about different farming techniques and other food technologies. It can do more by partnering with local government units, schools, and universities. Leo's innovation can tackle at least five UN SGDs, (Zero Hunger, No Poverty, Gender Equality, Decent Work and Economic Growth, and Partnership for the Goals).
In 2010, Founder Miguel Perez, driven by the struggles faced by overseas Filipino workers yearning to support their families back home, sought to revolutionize the traditional remittance landscape in the Philippines through technology. His company, Ayannah, developed a groundbreaking solution to reduce the high costs and inefficiencies of the traditional remittance process. This solution provides more affordable and accessible financial services to Filipinos, especially migrant workers and unbanked Filipinos.
As Ayannah's founder emphasizes, "We focus on digital financial services because we believe that many people lack access due to their unbanked status... if we can create digital services that improve people's lives, that's our vision."
The founder believes that Ayannah's array of financial products and services, such as providing accessible digital commerce and payment services, accelerate financial inclusion and literacy and empower individuals by giving them greater control over how remittances are utilized to improve the quality of life for their beneficiaries (SDG 1 - No Poverty and SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities). Moreover, their transition to digital channels has positive sustainability implications by reducing waste associated with traditional banking processes (SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure and SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production).
CFB Marketing and General Merchandise ensures healthy lives and promotes well-being and economic growth by disseminating enlightening medical and health information on its Facebook page and imposing good relations with customers and employees, compliance with laws and regulations, and efficient management operations. In line with the company’s advocacy of bringing hope, healing, and health to those in need, they are also conducting medical missions and outreach programs that provide different services for free such as medical and dental check-ups, laboratory testing, basic trauma life support training, hair grooming, blood donation, gift-giving, and feeding programs.
Canva's mission is to "Empower the World to Design" regardless of location, socioeconomic status, or expertise. The online visual communication platform provides users with an easy and intuitive way to create professional designs. It offers a range of elements, templates, and AI-powered tools to create logos, presentations, and other visual content. Operating in eight countries, Canva established its presence in the Philippines in 2014 to bolster its worldwide operations.
Canva's technology supports Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, advancing the design industry by making graphic design tools accessible to a broader audience. The company also supports Decent Work and Economic Growth, empowering individuals, entrepreneurs, and businesses with design tools and templates to create professional-quality visuals. Embodying its "Be a Force for Good" value, the company also supports the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of No Poverty, Quality Education, Reduced Inequality, and Responsible Consumption and Production, as highlighted in this story's Social and Environmental Benefits section.
The business, Tolentino Customs Brokerage, has been running for several decades since 1977 and has been passed on from generation to generation. Mr. Emmanuel Tolentino started taking over the business in 1993. While he facilitates the company - he has been a fair and equal employer despite the gender and orientation of the person. Regardless of the position, if the person is a good fit in terms of qualifications and fit for the role, they will be expected to be given the job. Thus, it revolves around Sustainable Development Goal number 5– Achieve gender equality and empower all.
In the packaging marketplace, REVOLOOP™ Recycled Plastics Resins are creating a platform for change. Partnerships around the world are increasing the quality of the waste value chain and providing a dependable, consistent flow of desirable post-consumer recycled (PCR) content. Together, we are building a circular ecosystem with a growing portfolio of recycled plastics resins.
With REVOLOOP™ Recycled Plastics Resins, we are decreasing plastic waste, decreasing new resin production, and decreasing energy output and greenhouse gases. Sustainability is at the forefront of our manufacturing processes. REVOLOOP™ Recycled Plastics Resins are manufactured in accordance with strict international toxicological protocols to assure safety for all.
REVOLOOP™ Recycled Plastics Resins offer many grades as a single-pellet solution, fully formulated and ready to use. Simply choose the grade best suited for your requirements and move forward with confidence.
According to the UN, one third of all urban waste generated in Latin America and the Caribbean still ends up in open-air dumps or in the environment, a practice that affects inhabitants’ health and contaminates the soil, water, and air. As stated by The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in 2022, only 9% of plastic waste is recycled, and although the collection is 15%, 40% of it is disposed of as waste.
Meanwhile, in Colombia "24.8 million tons of waste are produced per year, for its part, the recycling collection rate in the country was close to 11.82% in 2019 (DANE, 2019)."
On the other hand, informality is also one of the serious problems affecting the recycling industry in Colombia, according to DANE's National Quality of Life Survey (2019): "Approximately 70% of recyclers in Colombia are in a situation of labor informality and 25% of this population does not have a health affiliation or any pension or OAI (Occupational Accident Insurance) scheme (Moreno, 2018)."
ClickGreen as a circular economy company, encourages the collection of waste in a different way in which users and companies are connected, achieving the use of more than 128 tons of solid waste and the investment of more than 1,000,000 dollars to enhance the impact of recycling companies, thus contributing to the formalization of more than 30,500 recyclers throughout Colombia and offering an instrument with average profits of 20% E.A. for your investors.
As ClickGreen's CEO mentions: "By investing in recycling projects, you reduce pollution and help the environment while generating profitability."
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Según la ONU, un tercio de todos los residuos urbanos generados en América Latina y el Caribe aún terminan en basurales a cielo abierto o en el medio ambiente, una práctica que afecta la salud de los habitantes y está contaminando los suelos, el agua y el aire. De acuerdo con la OCDE (2022), solo el 9% de los residuos plásticos se recicla, aunque la recolección es del 15%, el 40% de este se elimina como residuo.
Mientras tanto, en Colombia “se producen 24,8 millones de toneladas de residuos al año, por su parte la tasa de recolección de reciclaje en el país fue cercana al 11,82% en 2019 (DANE, 2019).
Por otra parte, la informalidad también es uno de los graves problemas que afecta la industria del reciclaje en Colombia, de acuerdo la Encuesta Nacional de Calidad de Vida del DANE (2019): “aproximadamente el 70% de los recicladores en Colombia se encuentra en situación de informalidad laboral y el 25% de esta población no cuenta con afiliación a salud ni a ningún régimen de pensión o ARL (Moreno, 2018).
ClickGreen como empresa de economía circular, incentiva la recolección de residuos de una manera diferente en el que usuarios y empresas estén conectados, logrando el aprovechamiento de más de 128 toneladas de residuos sólidos y la inversión de más de 1.000.000 de dólares para potenciar el impacto de las empresas de reciclaje, contribuyendo así con la formalización de más de 30.500 recicladores en toda Colombia y ofreciendo un instrumento con ganancias promedio del 20% E.A. para sus inversionistas.
Como lo menciona el CEO de ClickGreen: "Al invertir en proyectos de reciclaje, se reduce la contaminación y se ayuda al medio ambiente mientras se genera una rentabilidad"
Starprint Label and Box Services Co. provide an innovative solution in the manufacturing and production industry by refraining from using plastic materials and employing food-grade, non-toxic inks for their packaging products. By prioritizing sustainability and safety, the company contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), precisely Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) and Goal 13 (Climate Action), by reducing plastic waste and promoting environmentally friendly alternatives in the packaging industry. The business solution helps address the urgent need to protect the environment and ensure the well-being of both consumers and ecosystems.
Vienna Bakery, Manila offers quality, affordable, and delicious bread and pastries while advocating sustainable development practices. With the business being open all year round, it provides productive and decent job opportunities to its workers who are from rural areas, equips them with adequate income to alleviate poverty, locally sources its main ingredients which contribute to economic growth, and donates pastries to the community to contribute in ending hunger and achieving food security.
Established in 2015, Silent Beads PH is an eco-social entrepreneurship venture that leads the way in sustainable innovation. As pioneers in the Philippines, Mr. Bryan and Ms. Monnick Cruz introduced the groundbreaking concept of plantable paper seed products. Making a significant impact in silence and guided by its inspiring battle cry of “Saving Mother Earth Twice,” it actively promotes and encourages paper recycling, effectively delaying the accumulation of paper waste. Furthermore, it empowers individuals to play an active role in positively impacting the environment by promoting planting and growing our food.
Coach Jim Saret and Toni Saret had always been into fitness. They started as athletes, transitioning into coaching and eventually establishing themselves as fitness experts. They gained knowledge in the fitness industry by pursuing educational opportunities abroad, attending global symposiums, and serving as fitness advisors to professional teams and athletes. Among their insights was rather than simply training for longer durations, a better way was to introduce more 'smarter and efficiently'.
Together they founded The Fit Filipino Movement to offer an alternative fitness program accessible to a bigger audience. Rather than the traditional hour-long exercise sessions, they developed a fitness program consisting of quick 4-minute workouts. This approach became a game changer in the fitness industry, as it can be done anywhere, making it convenient for professionals with busy schedules.