BAGUIO CITY – To inspire the youth towards sustainable living, SM Supermalls entered into an academe partnership with top universities in Baguio City for a series of educational tours that highlight water conservation, energy efficiency and solid waste management.
The instructive activity aims to build awareness among the youth to understand sustainability in creating positive environmental footprint and improving the well-being of our communities.
In collaboration with the University of the Cordilleras College of Engineering and Architecture, SM City Baguio recently launched the Sustainability Features and Greening Effects Tour on October 6th, reaffirming its commitment to the community and the environment.
The short-guided tour around the mall showcased accessible eco-friendly facilities that SM City Baguio provides.
This reaffirms SM group’s commitment to empower young students to dream big and to spread social good in their communities.
SM City Baguio Regional HR Manager said,” This is a pilot program for SM City Baguio. SM City Baguio ang nag start nito, since we have mall sustainability features like the rainwater being converted into drinking water. Although in other SM malls, meron ng ganitong technology, yung rainwater catchment pero this time, it’s different in SM City Baguio, it is converted to drinking water.”
(SM City Baguio initiated this effort, starting with our mall’s sustainability features, such as the conversion of rainwater into potable water. While other SM malls have similar rainwater catchment technology, SM City Baguio distinguishes itself by converting it into drinking water.)
Thirty selected college students from the University of the Cordilleras College of Engineering and Architecture participated in the tour around the mall’s eco-friendly facilities such as the EV Charging Stations, Rainwater Treatment Facility, waste segregation bins, Plastic Waste Collection booths, water recycling initiatives and bicycle amenities.
The Sustainability Tour is one of the numerous programs of SM in helping to care for the environment and promote sustainable living among the youth.
Some of the mall-based activities are the Trash to Cash Recycling Market held every first Friday and Saturday of the month; daily water recycling systems, and environmental campaigns such as the Green Film Festival, Green Retail Agenda, and the International Coastal Cleanup Drive, to name a few.
“Sa tour po namin ngayon, masaya po kami kasi mas nagkaroon kami ng knowledge na ia-apply namin sa aming course …” Environmental and Sanitary Engineering (EnSE) student Christine Ann Abalos said.
(During our tour today, we are happy because we gained knowledge that we can apply to our course.)
SM’s dedication aligns with the world’s environmental sustainability and climate action goals.
SM Supermalls, through its initiatives, paves the way for a greener, more secure future.
This passion continues to bridge innate student potential as well as providing a channel for the youth to play an active role in community and nation-building.
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