The Philippines observes International Coastal Cleanup Day every year, on the third Saturday of September, urging public and private sectors to join efforts in cleaning the country’s shorelines. Pilmico, an Aboitiz Foods company, took part by removing waste from the Lucong River in Concepcion, Tarlac, and the Balanga Wetland and Nature Park in Bataan.
On September 21, Pilmico’s Farms team collected five sacks of waste from the Lucong River, while the Feeds team collected seven sacks and ten plastic bottles in Balanga on September 27.
Pilmico Feeds team members headed to Balanga Wetland and Nature Park, Brgy. Tortugas
The event was organized by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). These cleanups highlight Pilmico’s commitment to environmental stewardship, aligning with Aboitiz Foods’ mission to Sustainably Feed Asia’s Growth from Mill to Meal by supporting eco-friendly practices and preserving vital ecosystems.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do Pilmico’s coastal and waterway clean-up activities connect to Aboitiz Foods’ sustainability mission?
The clean-up activities are presented as a direct expression of Aboitiz Foods’ mission to sustainably feed Asia’s growth from mill to meal. By supporting eco-friendly practices and preserving vital ecosystems near its operations, Pilmico demonstrates that sustainability is not limited to product quality but extends to active care for the natural environment in which the company operates.
When and where did Pilmico’s two International Coastal Cleanup Day activities take place in 2024?
Pilmico’s Farms team participated on September 21, 2024 at the Lucong River in Concepcion, Tarlac. The Feeds team joined a separate activity on September 27, 2024 at the Balanga Wetland and Nature Park in Bataan. Both events were organized in line with the Philippines’ annual International Coastal Cleanup Day, observed on the third Saturday of September.
What were the measurable results of each clean-up location?
The Farms team collected five sacks of waste from the Lucong River in Concepcion, Tarlac. The Feeds team collected seven sacks and ten plastic bottles from the Balanga Wetland and Nature Park in Bataan. Together, the two activities removed twelve sacks of waste and additional plastic items from the two sites.
Which government agency organized the International Coastal Cleanup Day activities in the Philippines?
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) organized the national International Coastal Cleanup Day activities, which urge both public and private sectors to participate in cleaning the country’s shorelines and waterways. Pilmico joined as a private sector participant at two locations relevant to its plant operations.
Why did Pilmico choose the Lucong River and Balanga Wetland for its clean-up activities?
Both locations are in areas where Pilmico’s facilities are based – Concepcion, Tarlac for its Farms division and Bataan for its Feeds team – making these waterways part of the natural environment immediately surrounding the company’s operations. Participating in their clean-up reflects a commitment to stewardship of the ecosystems local to each plant.
