Do you wonder where your old broken things go after you’ve put them in the trash?
If they’re not biodegradable, they’re out there occupying space and possibly polluting the earth’s seas or forests. Before throwing anything out, think about that. It may be a small step but it’s something that will matter in the long run.
Upcycling, the process of turning used goods or waste material to produce something that is often better than the original, is the most viable option. This was the idea behind Amaia Steps Parkway Nuvali’s The Upcycling Challenge.
Upcycling helps reduce carbon emissions, which are the amount of carbon dioxide produced to support our lifestyles. Your carbon footprint measures your impact on the climate based on how much carbon dioxide you produce. Factors that contribute to your carbon footprint include your methods of transportation and energy usage.
Upcycling also saves money (like making old clothes into a bed cover) and helps preserve out resources.
Ayala Land’s Nuvali, which spans 1,750 hectares, is an inspiring model of a green, sustainable eco-community. Built on the pillars of environmental, economic, and social sustainability, community development remains a primary objective of Nuvali to achieve this balance.
Nuvali, located in the cities of Sta. Rosa, Calamba and the Municipality of Cabuyao in Laguna, is part of the growth corridor of the Calabarzon region. Its campus environment integrates a community where residences, business and recreation flow seamlessly. It is a community where you would proudly raise a family.
For the Upcycling Challenge last Oct. 17, 24, and 25 at the Solenad 1, Nuvali, 13 groups were each given 24 hours to create marketable and practical home products using a selected material, in this case, plastic soft drink bottles.
The finalists created home products that are useful to Amaia homeowners and consistent with the theme “Living Re-Imagined.”
The contestants were invited in Solenad 1, Nuvali where they executed their designs. Each team was provided with P3,000 for raw materials and transportation to the site.
The works are currently posted on Amaia Land Corp.’s official Facebook page. The entry with the most number of likes on Facebook received a special prize.
The grand winner was awarded P100,000 in cash and a glass trophy during the last day of the competition. The first runner-up received P50,000 and a glass trophy and the second runner-up gets P25,000 and a glass trophy.
