Bataan 2020, Inc. partners with WWF-Philippines to promote proper paper waste management
Bataan 2020, Inc. has inked its partnership with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Philippines for Project P.A.P.E.R. with the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on the 31st of May at the Bataan 2020, Inc. Main Office in Quezon City.
Bataan 2020 is one of the leading manufacturers of paper, board, and tissue products in the Philippines, and manages two paper mills in Samal, Bataan, and Baesa, Quezon City. On top of being recognized by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCC) as a producer of renewable energy, the company is the only tissue mill in the Philippines to be awarded a Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification.
Bataan 2020 began its partnership with WWF-Philippines when Project P.A.P.E.R. was first launched in 2016. Project P.A.P.E.R., which stands for the Proper Assessment of Paper for Efficient Recycling, works with elementary school students to raise awareness of the effects of climate change while promoting proper waste management. In its pilot phase, the project was able to reach 720 students from 4 different schools in Metro Manila.
With the signing of the MOA, Bataan 2020 has committed to continue the work of the initial phase to reach a much wider group of schools across Metro Manila. It will continue to conduct modules to impart upon students how proper waste segregation and recycling form an integral component for the conservation of resources and addressing climate change. At the end of each module, students get to apply their learnings to practical use through a paper collection drive that will be conducted with the schools.
“It’s fantastic that we have partners like Bataan 2020, considering the size and significance of the paper industry to our daily lives. We look forward to continuing this partnership, and we hope to reach more and more of the youth,” said Palma, commending the commitment of Bataan 2020 to the environment.
Project P.A.P.E.R. is expected to continue for the incoming school year. The partnership with Bataan 2020 will continue to carry the message of WWF-Philippines to more schools and more members of the youth. For more information on the partnership, please contact:
Ms. Cloda Urquico
Corporate Partnerships Manager, WWFPhilippines curquico@wwf.org.ph
Ms. Maybelle Huang
Sales & Marketing Manager, Bataan 2020 maybelle.huang@bataan2020.net For media arrangements, please contact:
Mr. Dan Ramirez
Communications and Media Manager, WWF-Philippines dramirez@wwf.org.ph