Upcycling, the process of turning used goods or waste material to produce something that is often better than the original, is the most viable option. This was the idea behind Amaia Steps Parkway Nuvali’s The Upcycling Challenge.
Last Oct. 17, 24, and 25 at the Solenad 1, Nuvali, 13 groups were each given 24 hours to create marketable and practical home products using a selected material, in this case, plastic soft drink bottles.
The finalists created home products that are useful to Amaia homeowners and consistent with the theme “Living Re-Imagined.”
The contestants were invited in Solenad 1, Nuvali where they executed their designs. Each team was provided with P3,000 for raw materials and transportation to the site.
Danny John Kalinga, Jojean Aguilar and Johnedel Edward Ogalesco (aka. Team DJE) with their ‘Bubble Coral’ emerged as the grand winner and awarded P100,000 and a glass trophy.
‘Chandelier’ by Danilo Perez, Charlie Cannal and Louie Lucena was the first runner-up and received P50,000 while ‘EpitoME’ by Carissa Patricia del Rosario and Jose Masucol won the second runner-up and received P25,000 and a glass trophy.
Practicality remains to be the key success factor for preserving out resources. So before throwing anything out, think about that. It may be a small step but it’s something that will matter in the long run.
Moreover, Upcycling helps reduce carbon emissions, which are the amount of carbon dioxide produced to support our lifestyles. Your carbon footprint measures your impact on the climate based on how much carbon dioxide you produce. Factors that contribute to your carbon footprint include your methods of transportation and energy usage.
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Nuvali, located in the cities of Sta. Rosa, Calamba and the Municipality of Cabuyao in Laguna, is part of the growth corridor of the Calabarzon region. Its campus environment integrates a community where residences, business and recreation flow seamlessly. It is a community where you would proudly raise a family.
