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.

How to Organize a Tree Planting Activity

Planting trees sound like a very simple activity. But not when we're talking about doing it on a bigger scale while at the same time, facing issues on sustainability.

This was gist behind the creation of PUNLA: A Beginner's Guide to Tree Planting, an initiative of the Environment Committee of the League of Corporate Foundations.



Launched during the 2009 CSR Expo, Punla serves as a D.I.Y. guide to those who would like to embark on a tree planting project. It features case studies of member organizations who have performed their own related activities.

Manuals are available at the LCF Office.
Telephone No.: +63 (2) 892-9189

10 No Sweat Environmental Things to Do

Planning to embark on a green lifestyle?

You don't have to sweat it out. Here's how.

1. Use a green bag. Keep at least one in the bag which can be used in purchasing items in groceries and department stores.
   
2. Do not ask for plastic when buying small items from convenience stores or when buying drinks from fast food chains. They can either be placed in the bag or carried by hand.
   
3. Walk. It's a cheap and environmental alternative to the treadmill. Besides, it clears the mind from stress and allows fresh ideas to spring. Anywhere within the Makati CBD can be covered by a 15-minute walk at the most so unless it's too sunny or too rainy, walking should suffice for the regular car and taxi rides. (It also applies to those who work and reside in pedestrian-friendly areas.)
   
4. Enable the power saving feature of PCs. A typical employee who works from 8 to 5, spends about Php 500 a day for his/her computer set alone. It will cut down costs if each employee's monitor automatically goes off after 15 minutes of non-activity. (Contrary to popular belief, screen savers do not save on energy.) It's also best to turn PCs off if the user will be gone for 3 hours or more.
   
5. Unplug appliances. They still consume electricity even if they're off yet plugged to source.
   
6. Print only when necessary.
   
7. Print on scratch paper for non-formal correspondences and files.
   
8. Recycle and dispose wastes properly. Let the creative juice flow every once in a while. Join the Ayala Malls Recyclables Fair or SM Waste Market after some major spring cleaning at home. Batteries, for example, should not be disposed in regular waste bins. Encourage household help and office maintenance crew to sell recyclables to junkshops.
   
9. Be conscious of light and aircon usage. Apparently, these two comprise the majority of house and office energy consumption. Computers come third.
   
10. Buy and support "green" products.

How about you guys? What are your favorite environmental things to do?