The campaign to save Mother Earth need not be big and complicated. In fact it can start in one’s very own home. As simple as segregating trash, to recycle and reuse, will help the environment.
This is what Evangeline Hernaez, Julienne Mumar and Al Perono have been doing. Three Davao City residents who participated in NCCC Cares’ Buy Back Fair held on September 25 at the NCCC Mall Davao, Parking C.
On Saturday, October 30, Buy Back Fair returned to accommodate more recyclers at Parking C of NCCC Mall Davao. Collection was from 8am until 5pm.
First time participant Evangeline, a resident of Ma-a, said, “Sayang kung ilabay lang namo ang mga butang na magamit pa. Our waste might be treasure to others.” She added that it is a must for every household to do waste segregation to minimize the amount of garbage in the city. Evangeline donated old books and magazines of her children as well as e-wastes like air conditioner, water dispenser and clothes dryer.
College student Julienne is an ardent supporter of various scrap buying activities. Like the others, she is thankful for the opportunity to turn her trash into cash. “Usa ni ka paagi aron maka-kwarta ko ug extra aside sa akong allowance.
“To avoid getting caught with dengue fever,” Al cites this reason why he turned in 316 kilos of rubber tires from his backyard. “Kaysa puy-an siya ug lamok na hinungdan sa dengue, ako na kining gibaligya.”
There were also stores inside NCCC Mall Davao that participated in the fair such as Dennis the Grill Boy, Time Zone and South Brews Coffee Shop. These stores donated bottles, cartons, tin cans and newspapers. Time Zone and South Brews are first-time donors of scrap items.
“We regularly participate in this activity because it helps us dispose our garbage properly,” says Gerlie Rocacurva, assistant supervisor of Dennis the Grill Boy.
For the month of September, a total of 1,026.6 kilos of scrap were collected. Papers and cartons were the most donated items along with rubber tires and e-wastes.
This monthly event is supported by the City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) and DENR 11, together with GMA TV Davao, Sun Star Davao and The Mindanao Times.
Proceeds from the event are used to finance NCCC Cares’ programs on educational assistance and the environment. Contact NCCC Cares at 305-6810 or add NCCC Cares on Facebook for updates.#
