SM By the BAY and SM Mall of Asia, together with SM Prime Holdings’ Commercial Properties Group (CPG), have been continuously conducting regular clean-up operations at SM By the Bay as part of their commitment to promoting cleaner shores along Manila Bay. The regular cleanup drive conducted similar to SM's annual International Coastal Cleanup Day, aims to encourage various stakeholders across the community to collaborate in helping protect the ecosystem within their own vicinities, while underscoring the importance of eco-volunteerism in the protection of the environment and natural resources. Photo courtesy of SM Cares Volunteers for the initiative are comprised...

Every year, the world produces more electronic waste (e-waste) than the last due to advancements in technology that shorten the average life spans of gadgets and electronics. According to the Global E-waste Monitor 2020 report, the world generated about 53.6 million metric tons (Mt) of e-waste in 2019, a 21-percent jump from 44.4 Mt in 2014. It is projected to increase to 74.7 Mt. by 2030.  What makes e-waste worse compared to most other types of waste is that, if not correctly disposed of, it can release dangerous chemicals like lead, mercury, and lithium, which are toxic to the environment,...

Every 5th of December, ‘World Soil Day’ (WSD) is held annually as a means to focus attention on the importance of healthy soil and to advocate for the sustainable management of soil resources. According to the United Nations, this international day to celebrate ‘soil’ was recommended by the International Union of Soil Sciences (IUSS) in 2002. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO) Conference, in June 2013, unanimously endorsed World Soil Day and requested official adoption at the 68th UN General Assembly, and in December 2013, the 68th UN General Assembly declared 5 December as the World Soil Day....

According to studies, houseplants are good for our health. It’s a science-based fact that they do not just exist just for their visual beauty and aesthetics--they play a vital role in our lives, when we breathe, they release oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide. Photo courtesy of Pexels.com   In a research conducted by NASA, it revealed that houseplants can remove up to 87 percent of air toxin in 24 hours, and some studies have also proven that indoor plants improve concentration and productivity (by up to 15 percent!) These wonderful creatures are not just only freshens up the air and...

COVID-19 pandemic has been teaching us a lot of life lessons—from valuing life, to everyday contentment, and simple way of living.   Photo courtesy of Pexels.com One of the most evident transformations we have been seeing lately is more and more people are choosing a sustainable lifestyle. Many are beginning to reduce their use of earth’s natural resource—basically, they are the so-called humans who decided not to be shitty to our environment again. We know, it’s hard to let go of the lifestyle you are accustomed to, but you’re on the right track pal, you’re one step closer into green...