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Muntinlupa receives donation of upcycled bike racks

Published May 28, 2024 10:38 am

The Muntinlupa City government received 25 bike racks from the Makati Business Club (MBC) and Dow Chemical Philippines. 

The bike racks, produced by Envirotech Waste Recycling, are completely made from upcycled materials such as styrofoam, bubble wrap and sando bags, and non-recyclable and multi-layer packaging like sachets, candy wrappers, and foil packaging. 

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The donated bike rack (Photo from Muntinlupa PIO)bikerack1.jpg

The donated bike racks (Photo from Muntinlupa PIO)bikerack3.jpg

(From left) Mayor Ruffy Biazon, MBC chairman Edgar Chua, and Dow Representative Arnold Benitez (Photo from Muntinlupa PIO)bikerack4.jpg

Mayor Ruffy Biazon, Vice Mayor Artemio Simundac, City Administrator Allan Cachuela and the representatives from the Makati Business Club and Dow Chemical Philippines (Photo from Muntinlupa PIO)

About 1,770 kg of plastic waste was recycled to manufacture 55 bike racks with Las Pinas as the other recipient. 

Mayor Ruffy Biazon thanked the Makati Business Club and Dow Chemical Philippines for the donation, saying Muntinlupa is also advocating the use of bicycles to lessen carbon emissions as its contribution to the protection of the environment. 

“MBC and Dow Chemical collaborated to turn plastic waste into bike racks because of our mutual advocacy for sustainable transport and circular economy,” said MBC chairman Edgar Chua.

"Apart from reducing plastic waste, installing secure bike parking can reduce traffic congestion and help employees bike to work, and those for whom biking is work.”

According to Dow Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand marketing manager Arnold Benitez, “This project reflects Dow’s commitment to sustainability and the circular economy. By transforming potential pollutants into community benefits, we are significantly reducing waste and promoting a healthier environment.” 

He added, “Celebrating Dow Philippines’ 60th anniversary, our ‘Together Towards Tomorrow’ theme emphasizes our dedication to a sustainable future through collaboration and innovation. This milestone highlights our enduring commitment to the Philippines and the importance of working together to achieve our shared goals.”

The Muntinlupa City government turned over 50 kg of plastic waste to support the production of upcycled bike racks, an advocacy that was highlighted by Mayor Biazon. 

"Bahagi ito ng pagsulong natin sa circular economy kung saan ang ating waste materials ay nagagamit pa rin natin for other purposes, at nababawasan ang ating pollution sa environment (This is part of our advocacy for circular economy wherein our waste materials can still be used for other purposes and it lessens pollution of the environment),” said Biazon. 

The bike racks will be installed at Cupang Health Center, Poblacion Health Center, Schools Division Office, Muntinlupa Business High School, and Victoria Homes Elementary School, benefiting at least 50 cyclists at a time.

Dow Chemical Philippines is the main partner of the Upcycled Bike Racks project  under MBC’s Business for Biking Program launched in 2021 in partnership with the Embassy of the Netherlands and in 2022 with Shell Pilipinas Corporation. 

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