High energy costs and low waste collection rates continue to burden the recycling sector in the Philippines, according to Bulacan’s Rural Industrial Corp.
“The cost of electricity has increased by over 30%, while fuel costs have almost doubled since the pandemic and the ongoing war abroad,” said Max L. Sy, general manager of the paper recycling company in Santa Maria, Bulacan.“It’s still challenging due to the lack of awareness about the recyclability of UBCs ,” he toldAn MRF receives, separates, and prepares recyclables to be sold to an end buyer.
When asked about demand, he said: “There’s definitely still a stigma that recycled products are generally less durable and should be cheap; however, that’s not entirely true and, of course, with the right technology and innovation, recycled products can be a proper alternative to existing products, and actually provide economic value.”
“Creating the behavior so it becomes automatic… that needs time – even generations – to switch that behavior,” she said. “We teach them that recyclables should be treated with respect. Send recyclables to proper recycling centers,” she said. “There’re still so many areas we can cover. It’s a journey. We take one step at a time.”
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