Celebrate Greenology at Ayala Malls

Long before green was in fashion, Ayala Malls was in on it, says the half-page ad in today's Inquirer.

This does not come as a surprise as Ayala companies are known to operate both sustainably and responsibly.

Ayala Malls invites its goers to celebrate Greenology, their earth-friendly philosophy, with them in a series of activities that will run from August to September 2009.

Eco Tote (Aug)

Be eco-fab in a wide selection of reusable bags designed by well-known Filipino designers such as Louis Claparols, Michi Calica-Sotto, Vic Barba, Patrice Ramos-Diaz, Jun Escario and Randy Ortiz from the Filipino Zone in Greenbelt 5.

The bags are to be sold at each mall's concierge stations for Php 400. For each sale, Php 100 goes to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).

Eco Art (Aug 28 - Sep 11)

Art installations aiming "to educate the shoppers of how much garbage is consumed by using plastics or paper cups" is to be exhibited simultaneously at various Ayala Malls during the period. Eco Art is made by renowned artists Alma Quinto, Pete Jimenez, Mac Valdezco and Ral Arrogante together with students from various universities.

Eco Dash (Sep 13)

A fun run will be held at Bonifacio High Street for the benefit of Bantay Kalikasan.

Green Line (Sep 16 -30)

Be even more eco-fab by purchasing clothes and accessories from the Green Line at the Filipino Zone in Greenbelt 5. Designers who are said to participate are Aranaz, Arnel Papa, Barba, Bonne Bouche, Gaupo, Jun Escario, Myth, Paradi, Religioso and Ana Rocha, as well as huge Filipino clothing chains Bayo and Folded and Hung.

For more information, visit the Ayala Malls Greenology page or text AYALA MALLS to 2948 (for Filipino SMS subscribers only).


Sources and For Further Reference:
1. Ayala Malls
2. Circuit Magazine
3. PH Best Deals

Even Landmark Goes Green!

Green bags are not just a craze. They're a must!

Landmark just joined in the green revolution that will help lessen the use of plastic in Metro Manila. Starting on August 1, grocery shoppers can get the chance to win a nice green bag from Landmark for every Php 500 single receipt purchase of Nestle products. The promo is said to run for three months.

The Landmark Green Bag comes in two designs and can most likely carry larger and heavier groceries than the SM Green Bag since it is made with sturdy canvass.

Join the M.O.B. on Wednesdays

In the Manila party scene, Wednesdays are known for Ladies' Nights where club entrance and drinks are usually free of charge.

These days, however, SM Supermarket gives a new gleam to Wednesdays with its My Own Bag gimmick.

Shoppers are encouraged to bring their own bags. Otherwise, they can either opt for their groceries to be placed in paper bags or they pay Php 3 per plastic bag, as recounted by The Bachelor Girl.

Sounds like a bore?

Now, here's the fun part. Read on.

If you're an SM Advantage, SM Prestige or BDO Rewards Cardholder, then you get 2 additional points if you shop with your own Green Bag. Click here to view the promo ad.

But if you do not have your SM Green Bag yet, you can purchase it on a Buy 1 Take 1 Basis for only Php 35!

So hurry! Shop at SM Supermarkets and join the M.O.B. on Wednesdays!



Note: The program is being implemented at some SM Supermarkets only, as per SM Supermarket North EDSA representative.