A significant global challenge we currently confront is the overwhelming production of waste, especially plastics that decompose gradually into microplastics. The issue of plastic pollution has escalated into a serious worldwide concern, presenting a clear and straightforward solution, yet it remains unaddressed by many.
Plastic pollution persists as one of the most pressing environmental issues on a global scale. Annually, millions of tons of plastic waste are released into oceans and landfills, posing threats to ecosystems, wildlife, and human communities.
In the Municipality of Claver, plastic pollution has emerged as a critical problem, particularly as numerous immigrants opt to settle in Claver for job opportunities. As these challenges continue to develop, Taganito HPAL Nickel Corporation remains committed to combating plastic pollution, especially within the Municipality of Claver.
In June 2025, Taganito HPAL Nickel Corporation spearheaded a series of activities that demonstrates its commitment to environmental stewardship and community welfare. These activities aligned with two major observances: Philippine Environment Month and World Environment Month under the global theme "Ending Global Plastic Pollution."
The commemoration of June 5 started with the Environment Month Kick-Off Activity through a community motorcade that serves as a crucial reminder of the shared responsibility to protect and preserve the environment.
This notable occasion sets the stage for various activities throughout June, with each initiative focused on strengthening the commitment to sustainable living and environmental stewardship.
Parallel events included interactive community-oriented activities, in which the Community Relations Department distributed grafted fruit tree seedlings to the communities in the municipality of Claver.
There were 1,519 seedlings distributed during the motorcade, to which 1,009 are from the Seed Growing Program from THPAL’s scholars, which was launched last December 2024. This activity echoed the United Global Call to Action to “#BeatPlasticPollution,” and THPAL takes it seriously.
In line with the celebration, the Community Relations Department and the MEPEO Section of THPAL collaborated to promote proper waste management in schools, as part of the month-long activities honoring Environment Month.
During the activity, the ComRel Department turned over two sets of trash bins while the MEPEO Section conducted an Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) campaign to various Elementary and High Schools in the Municipality of Claver.
During IEC, the topic highlighted that proper waste disposal is not merely a civic duty but also a matter of personal discipline—one that should commence at an early age.
The students were familiarized with the 3Rs of Waste Management: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle, which constitute the fundamental hierarchy for responsible waste management.
This collaborative effort exemplifies THPAL’s steadfast dedication to promoting environmental awareness through education. By cultivating young minds today, the company is investing in a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable future.
Part of beating the plastic pollution, the company distributed trash bins were manufactured at the Panatao Recycling Plant Facility, one the Peoples Organization (POs) of THPAL.
The facility is a THPAL-supported project launched in 2018 -- an initiative that highly contributes to the significant decrease of the accumulation of single-use plastics in the municipality of Claver. The Panatao Plastic Recycling Plant Facility utilizes approximately 36 kilograms of plastic to manufacture a single set of trash bins.
Through coordinated campaigns, reforestation efforts, and community-centric programs, THPAL advanced its mission of “Adding Value to the Environment” and nurturing resilient communities in Claver.
As THPAL continues its environmental and social journey, June’s rich tapestry of actions reinforces its role as a leading example of sustainable mineral industry development in the Philippines. At THPAL, going beyond environmental compliance is not just a goal—it is a commitment.
