{"id":21102,"date":"2026-06-18T19:50:01","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T11:50:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/comfortable-navy-emu.82-197-71-20.cpanel.site\/?p=21102"},"modified":"2026-06-18T19:50:02","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T11:50:02","slug":"waste-free-starts-with-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/comfortable-navy-emu.82-197-71-20.cpanel.site\/?p=21102","title":{"rendered":"Waste-Free Starts With Us"},"content":{"rendered":"

Waste-Free Starts With Us<\/strong><\/p>\n

SM Cares marks World Oceans Day 2026 with coastal cleanup efforts for a waste-free future\"\"<\/em><\/p>\n

7,500 SM employees, volunteers and partners mobilized for World Oceans Day 2026 to divert waste from the sea<\/em><\/p>\n

This World Oceans Day, SM Cares brought the SM Green Movement to shore, reminding communities that protecting the ocean begins long before waste reaches the sea.<\/p>\n

In celebration of\u00a0World Oceans Day 2026<\/strong>, SM Cares led coastal cleanup efforts under the banner\u00a0\u201cEmpowering Communities for an SM Waste-Free Future,\u00a0<\/strong>mobilizing 7,500\u00a0<\/strong>employees, tenants, volunteers, partners, and local stakeholders to take part in shared action for cleaner coastlines and healthier marine ecosystems. 19,000\u00a0<\/strong>kilograms of trash was successfully diverted from the\u00a0ocean 36% less than<\/strong>\u00a0the previous year.<\/p>\n

The initiative formed part of SM Cares\u2019 2026 coastal cleanup calendar, which also includes World Water Day, International Coastal Cleanup, and National Environment Awareness Month. For World Oceans Day, participating SM malls included SM By the Bay and nine other SM Supermalls branches across communities with access to coastal and waterway areas.\"\"<\/p>\n

The\u00a0\u201cAll For You. All For Our Oceans.\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0activity championed ocean protection as a shared responsibility\u2014one that begins with people working together to keep waste out of the ocean and to care for the environments that support communities, livelihoods, and future generations.<\/p>\n

\u201cProtecting our oceans begins with communities choosing to act together,\u201d said\u00a0Engr. Liza B. Silerio<\/strong>, SM Supermalls Vice President for Corporate Compliance and SM Cares Program Director for Environment. \u201cThrough the SM Green Movement, we hope to inspire everyday responsibility\u2014because for every volunteer who shows up, every piece of waste removed, and every habit changed, our waste-free future is more within reach.\u201d<\/p>\n

Beyond the cleanup, the World Oceans Day effort also served as a platform for environmental education\u00a0and community engagement. Activities highlighted proper waste segregation, responsible waste management, and the importance of preventing trash from entering waterways and coastal ecosystems. Participating groups also included sustainability partners, schools, youth organizations, cycling groups, dive communities, environmental advocates, and local community members.<\/p>\n

At SM By the Bay, the cleanup was supported by community-centered executions such as waste segregation demonstrations, and educational \u201ctrash talks\u201d\u2014helping participants see how small, practical actions can become part of everyday environmental care.<\/p>\n

For SM Cares, coastal cleanups form an integral part of a broader commitment to bring sustainability beyond mall spaces, into the communities and ecosystems that need protection most. Through the SM Green Movement, SM Cares continues to empower communities to protect marine life, reduce waste, and build a culture of shared responsibility\u2014today and for generations to come.<\/p>\n

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About SM Supermalls<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

SM Supermalls is evolving\u2014shaping how people live, connect, and experience life today. More than a place to shop, it is the country\u2019s most loved mall and an everyday destination designed around the lifestyles, passions, and needs of Filipino communities, delivering new finds, fresh concepts, and meaningful experiences, All For You.<\/em><\/p>\n

As one of Southeast Asia\u2019s largest mall developers and operators, with 89 malls in the Philippines and 9 in China, SM Supermalls continues to evolve its spaces, experiences, and partnerships, building destinations that grow with communities and remain trusted, relevant, and loved for generations. Your Most Loved Supermall, SM \u2014 All For You.<\/em><\/p>\n

About SM Cares<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

As the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of SM Supermalls, SM Cares is focused on enriching the lives of Filipinos through socially-conscious and environmentally-responsible programs meant to Empower Communities into long-lasting, impactful improvement.<\/em><\/p>\n

Thank you for taking time to read.<\/p>\n

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