Epson Philippines’ ‘Trash to Treasure’ encourages responsible consumption and proper waste management for a greener future
MANILA, Philippines – Epson Philippines successfully concluded the pilot batch of its “Trash to Treasure” program, showcasing the company’s dedication to sustainability and community engagement. The initiative highlights Epson’s ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship and its efforts to enrich the communities where it operates.
First launched in 2023, Epson Philippines’ “Trash to Treasure” encourages employees to participate by donating specific types of clean plastic waste, including plastic bottles, egg containers, shampoo bottles, toothpaste tubes, courier pouches, food containers, cutlery, straws, potato chip bags, milk jugs, cooking oil containers, and shopping bags.
At the end of the year, Epson Philippines collected a total of 162 kilograms of clean plastic, which were then donated to Pasig City’s Environmental Resources and Waste Management Office (CENRO) and upcycled by CENRO’s partner organizations into vases, chairs, and other items.
At the end of the year, Epson Philippines collected a total of 162 kilograms of clean plastic, which were then donated to Pasig City’s Environmental Resources and Waste Management Office (CENRO) and upcycled by CENRO’s partner organizations into vases, chairs, and other items.
Participation in the program is straightforward and simple. Employees are invited to follow three simple steps: first, they check the list of accepted plastics; second, they ensure that all donated plastics are cleaned and air-dried; lastly, employees drop off their donations at designated bins within the office premises, wherein the plastics are weighed. Finally, the clean plastics collected from the program are allocated to Pasig CENRO to support recycling efforts.
“In launching our ‘Trash to Treasure’ program, we are actively addressing waste management while demonstrating Epson’s commitment to responsible practices,” said Masako Kusama, Epson Philippines President and Director. “This initiative reflects our ongoing efforts to make a positive impact on our environment and support the communities we serve.”
Epson’s prioritization of environmentally conscious initiatives is evident in its innovative technologies and corporate projects, as well as in its integration of recycled materials in some of its products and packaging. Through programs like ‘Trash to Treasure’, Epson engages its employees, consumers, and partners in responsible consumption and waste reduction efforts. Epson will continue the ‘Trash to Treasure’ program as part of its environmental stewardship efforts, encouraging ongoing participation and collaboration to transform waste into valuable resources and foster a more sustainable future for all.
“We are thrilled to continue our sustainability efforts following the successful first round of the ‘Trash to Treasure’ program. This initiative aligns with Epson’s broader mission to leverage our technologies and engage our employees in creating a more sustainable future for all,” concluded Kusama.
About Epson
Epson is a global technology leader dedicated to co-creating sustainability and enriching communities by leveraging its efficient, compact, and precision technologies and digital technologies to connect people, things, and information. The company is focused on solving societal issues through innovations in home and office printing, commercial and industrial printing, manufacturing, visual and lifestyle. Epson will become carbon negative and eliminate use of exhaustible underground resources such as oil and metal by 2050. Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the worldwide Epson Group generates annual sales of more than JPY 1 trillion.
About Epson Philippines
Epson’s corporate presence in the Philippines commenced in 1998. It grew rapidly into a billion-peso company in a span of a few years from its establishment due to its client-oriented approach in its business management by its dedicated and innovative staff members and officers. Epson Philippines has an extensive network of 77 Authorized Service Centers nationwide with more than 200 dealers and more than 800 shops across the country. For more details, please visit our website (www.epson.com.ph), our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/
