A concert in Quezon City broke a record as it brought Filipinos together for a cause aimed at highlighting the issue of e-waste and promoting the importance of proper waste management.
Held at the Marikina Sports Center (MSC) on November 6, the “Together WEEE Can! An E-Waste Collection Concert” underscored the need to safeguard human health and ecosystems from the harmful effects of toxic pollution.
Amid bad rainy weather, about 15,000 primarily youths attended to enjoy their favorite artists and support responsible e-waste management.
During the concert, a significant amount of e-waste was collected for proper recycling. The records indicate that over eight tons of assorted e-waste, from smartphones to small household appliances, were exchanged on-site and at designated drop-off points in return for concert tickets.
Partner groups and individuals also brought in larger e-waste items such as computer monitors, TV picture tubes, air conditioners, and washing machines.
It is worth noting that the Philippines has a per capita e-waste generation of over 4kg.
Kiyo, 7th, Alisson Shore, Omar Baliw, Because, Cean Jr., Chrstn, Kean Cipriano, Kenaniah, Issa Loki, Eugene Layug, Shortone, Stef Monce, EJ Rosita and Zild, among many others, performed at the advocacy concert.
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), United Nations Industrial Development Organizations (UNIDO), and the EcoWaste Coalition organized the concert with support from the Global Environment Facility (GEF).
“Our keen collaboration with our government and industry partners, the informal waste sector, particularly the e-waste dismantlers, and with the invited performers and their fans made this historic concert for the environment a big success,” said Aileen Lucero, National Coordinator, EcoWaste Coalition. “We look forward to continuing our shared advocacy with them towards a truly zero waste and non-toxic circular economy.”
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