Eco Protect Management Corporation (EPMC), led by President and CEO Alainne Tan, launched the “LUNES, MALINIS” project at Sapang Biabas Elementary School on Feb. 27, 2025.
According to Tan, this innovative corporate social responsibility initiative aims to address two critical issues: the growing plastic waste problem and the need for more comfortable seating for young students.
Tan said that by upcycling used single-use plastic sachets, EPMC will create durable student armchairs, aptly called “MALU Armchairs.”
EPMC will donate MALU Armchairs to the school free of charge, in exchange for 18 kg of clean, used single-use plastic sachets. The project targets elementary students from Grades 1 to 3, ensuring that their classroom experience is both comfortable and environmentally conscious.
The “MALU Armchair” is designed to be both ergonomic and sturdy, making it an ideal seating solution for growing children. The initiative reflects EPMC’s dedication to responsible solid waste management and its goal of reducing plastic pollution in the region.
“EPMC is committed to making a meaningful impact on both the environment and education. Through LUNES, MALINIS, we aim to not only provide practical, functional seating for the children but also to empower them to be environmental stewards by actively participating in recycling and waste reduction,” Tan said.
