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Wonderhome Naturals x Eco-Ikot Teams Up
to Give Your Plastics a Second Chance!
Wonderhome Naturals partners with CORA Eco-Ikot Center – a leader in sustainable recycling solutions in the Philippines, to bring an innovative bottle exchange program to our community and build a greener future together.
What You Need to Know
Our collaboration with CORA Eco-Ikot paved the way for RETEarn to Wonderhome – A bottle recycling program where you can earn points by simply returning your bottles to us. If you’re an eco-warrior, you can return your used bottles for responsible recycling.
How It Works
Step 1
Empty, clean, and dry your Wonderhome bottles.
Step 2
Remove the label stickers and dispose of them properly.
Step 3
Fill out the Google Form link for the Return Program. CLICK HERE
Step 4
Make sure to include your account name.
Step 5
Ship the bottles to the company address provided (shipping costs are to be shouldered by the sender).
Step 6
Once we receive the bottles, we will send the voucher code to your Lazada or Shopee account.
For every Wonderhome bottle, you earn Php 1 regardless of size.
Why We Chose Eco-Ikot
CORA Eco-Ikot Center is known for its inclusive and holistic recycling system, the first of its kind in this country and the world, where you can exchange recyclables for points which can be redeemed for various incentives like fresh vegetables, e-cash, and other sustainable items.
Their mission aligns with Wonderhome Naturals’ sustainability goals, making this alliance perfect for tackling marine plastic pollution. With Eco-Ikot’s expertise, Wonderhome can improve its bottle recycling program and reduce plastic waste.
What's Next
This collaboration marks a new beginning toward a cleaner and greener future, and both are excited to see the impact on the environment and how it can encourage community participation in eco-friendly practices. Join us in our clean revolution today!
Learn more about Eco-Ikot HERE.
Wonderhome Naturals Joins Planet CORA’s Plastic Free July Cleanup Drive
July 20, 2024 (Saturday)
In celebration of the Plastic Free July and its effort to fight against plastic pollution, Wonderhome Naturals joins forces with Planet CORA’s (Communities Organized for Resource Allocation) #MyOSEANMission Cleanup Drive on July 20, 2024, at Las Piñas, Parañaque Wetland Park to address the marine litter in Manila Bay.
A Day of Positive Change
During the registration at 7:00 AM, volunteers from various organizations like Sunlight Hotels and Resorts and the PNP Maritime Group received ID badges and were assigned into groups. Each team had a designated station along the coast with a cleanup leader to oversee the area and given a cleaning kit (gloves, tongs, and sacks).
Antoinette Taus, founder, and executive director of CORA Philippines, set the tone for the day’s activities with a lively warm-up dance and gave a brief overview of Planet CORA’s mission, highlighting the importance of recording the findings to help raise awareness about the extent of plastic pollution and the need for action.
Findings
After more than an hour of picking up, segregating, and weighing the waste, the volunteers collected 275kg of waste. The most found items were food wrappers totaling 1,830 pieces, followed by 930 pieces of plastic fragments and 748 pieces of foam packaging
One of the most unique finds in the trash was a vaping device, which is not only plastic waste but also electronic and hazardous chemical waste that threatens marine life.
Two members of the Wonderhome Team were awarded as cleanup leaders for their exceptional contributions since their group collected the most waste by weight. Upon completing the tasks, participants were treated to complimentary pastries, hot coffee, and sweet iced tea that recharged their energy for the day
More Than Just a Clean Up Drive
Founder of Planet CORA, Antoinette Taus, highlighted the significance of the clean up drive, stressing its impact on the community and the environment. She explained,
“When people come together, so much is possible. Although clean-ups are not the ultimate solution to plastic pollution, they must be done.
By implementing scientific data collection at clean-ups, the activity provides a pathway towards opening hearts and minds to the issues we all face, and more importantly, to the solutions that we can all be a part of in our day to day lives.
Above all, we look to governments and businesses to lead the way forward with policies and innovations that prioritize the plight of vulnerable communities most of all.”
In addition, Antoinette shared CORA Philippines’ plans for continuing the fight against plastic pollution:
“CORA’s missions to #BeatPlasticPollution is centered on empowering local communities, women and the youth as leaders and changemakers. Through “Citizen Science Coastal Clean-Ups,” and circular economy recycling facilities like the “Eco-Ikot Center,” CORA is dedicated to empowering everyone, everywhere, to be a part of the solutions to help build a better future where no one is left behind.”
Adding to the perspective, one member of the Wonderhome team shared their thoughts on the experience. Angela Gayda noted,
“It reminds you of how bad, yung simple lang ng pagtapon ng plastic ng sachet o candy wrapper. Ito pala yung effect niya.”
Another participant, Kia Palomar, commented on how she learned how to segregate different kinds of waste.
“This was my first experience sa pag-join ng cleanup drive. It was fun and fulfilling kasi nakapagwork ako with different kinds of people and natutunan ko din yung tamang pag-segregate ng basura. Beforet kasi yung alam ko lang is biodegradable and non-biodegradable. But this time, natutunan ko mag-separate ng different kinds of waste.”
Heading Towards a Cleaner and Greener Future
The cleanup drive, along with other environmental activities, proves the power of collective action in tackling environmental issues. If everybody took part in supporting conservation efforts, we would be able to keep protecting and sustaining our environment.
In our commitment to sustainability, we invite everyone to join our clean revolution to save our planet Earth. For more information on how to get involved, keep connected with Planet CORA at https://www.wearecora.org/ and their social media pages @planetcora.