ENVIRONMENTAL PROMOTING SUSTAINABILITY AND THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY AT SOMERSET MILLENNIUM MAKATI At Somerset Millennium Makati, our staff hosted an art workshop for guests promoting sustainability and the circular economy, called “Colours for a Cause”. Guests learnt painting techniques and ecofriendly practices through the hands-on experience of transforming upcycled eco-bags into works of art, which they could bring home as a souvenir. The event also aimed to promote self-expression through art while supporting local artisans and indigenous communities. The upcycled bags were made of locally sourced pandan, with rescued hotel linens as the lining. The workshop was led by a Person with Disability artist, and a portion of the proceeds went to selected beneficiaries, contributing to a brighter future for them. Transforming upcycled eco-bags into works of art REPURPOSING PLASTIC BOTTLES INTO SCHOOL UNIFORMS Several of CLAS’ properties in China participated in a campaign to recycle for good by collecting plastic bottles. Close to 40,000 plastic bottles were collected and repurposed into components for school uniforms. The recycling of plastic achieved a significant reduction of 1.64 tonnes in carbon emissions. Aside from contributing to environmental sustainability, the initiative also supported the education of 13 students through donation of the school uniforms. Recycling plastic bottles for a good cause 33 CAPITALAND ASCOTT TRUST
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