UNIQLO and White Mountaineering to Launch Second Collaboration Made from Recycled Materials

 

UNIQLO, a global fashion store, recently unveiled a second collaboration collection with Japanese outdoor gear company White Mountaineering. This new LifeWear collection includes two outerwear styles made from recycled materials for people of all ages.

Recycled Hybrid Down Jacket

Php 4,990 (three colors available)

This jacket is stuffed with recycled down and feathers taken from worn clothes donated to stores by customers. Padding is used in the sleeves and upper back to provide warmth and freedom of movement, and the wave quilting design allows for attractive layering. In addition, the garment has exceptional water repellency and heat retention capabilities.

                    

Fleece Full-Zip Long Sleeve Hoodie
Php 2,990 (four colors available)

A parka with a 100% recycled polyester fleece component that combines long-layered boa fleece and a smooth-surface fleece material. The garment has pockets on the left chest and waist, size adjusters at the hem, and binder cuffs that make rolling up the sleeves simple.

Collection details

Launch date: Friday, October 13, 2023

Availability: Select UNIQLO stores and uniqlo.com

Sizes: Recycled Hybrid Down Jacket (S-XL) ; Fleece Full-Zip Long Sleeve Hoodie (S-XL)

Special site: https://www.uniqlo.com/ph/en/special-feature/special-collaboration/white-mountaineering/23fw 

White Mountaineering

Yosuke Aizawa, the company's founder, was born in 1977. After graduating from Tama Art University's Department of Product and Textile Design in 2006, he founded the White Mountaineering brand. Since 2016, he has shown collections at Paris Fashion Week and continues to create for a variety of major businesses. He teaches at Tama Art University and Tohoku University of Art and Design.

Emirates recycles over 500,000 kg of plastic and glass

 

By 2023, Emirates will have recycled almost 500,000 kg of plastic.

Glass will be collected onboard for repurposing throughout the period of 2022. 500,000 kg is nearly the same weight as a fully loaded Emirates A380.

Emirates Cabin Crew work hard on every flight that lands in Dubai to quickly separate glass and plastic bottles before transporting them to a recycling factory in Dubai. Colored glass is separated and crushed. This 'cullet,' or recycled glass that is ready to be re-melted, is then delivered to a glass manufacturer. UAE manufacturers should incorporate in their batch mix for new bottles.

Plastic bottles are cleaned, chopped into flakes, melted into pellets, and shipped to manufacturers for use in the production of other plastic items. As a result, every year, Emirates and Emirates Flight Catering divert thousands of kilograms of glass and plastic from garbage.

Environmentally aware Emirates Cabin Crew proposed the glass and plastic recycling project onboard in 2019, as part of monthly webinars and events where they are given a forum to provide feedback and encouraged to submit creative ideas with relevant departments. The concept was favorably received and was put into action within a few weeks.

Emirates has a number of different projects that aim on reusing plastic and using sustainable materials whenever possible.

Cultivate a Love for Reading this Christmas

Stuck for present ideas this Christmas season? I have discovered stacks of enthralling stories for the festive season as well as books featuring the works of renowned National Artist for Painting, Benedicto Cabrera--better known as BenCab through awesome concept coloring books, writing, and spot the difference activities, finger puppet and paper doll dress up. These are sold by CANVAS (Center for Art, New Ventures and Sustainable Development. They have an array of selections by age or by child's interest.

I read once that a child who reads is a child that leads. Encourage a love for reading in every child. Help your child to know sounds, words and language, and develop early literacy skills. Learn to value books and stories. Spark a child's imagination and stimulate curiosity. By gifting a child with books, you help a child's brain, develop his or her social and communication skills. 

CANVAS also has specific story books geared towards those 9-12 years olds. They even have something for the adults too. Art aficionados will be happy to note they also have titles which they can add to their personal collections. Multi-awarded writer and Philstar Columnist, Butch Dalisay has his book called "Why Words Matter," his reflection is complemented by lyrical artist Marcel Antonio. "Nadia and the Blue Stars" is about a tale of hope and has been used for psychosocial therapy to help children who were forced to flee their homes, either by man-made conflict or by natural calamities and how they dealt with the trauma. There's also "Ang Aklatang Pusa" written by Palanca Hall of Famer Eugene Evasco with artworks by award-winning painter and sculptor, Jared Yokte.

Aside from books, you can also find cards, journals, fans, notepads, art magnets and limited edition art prints, and stickers to collect at CANVAS' online store where you will surely find something that will catch your fancy because they truly have something for everybody. You can avoid the hassle of Christmas shopping at the comfort of your homes with just a few clicks on your mouse. All you need to do is to log in to www.lookingforjuan.com to get these exciting products. 

You may even request for personalized and customized items for corporate gifts, all you need to do is order ahead of time and order by bulk so that they can accommodate your requests. 

The best part about buying books here? For every purchase of an activity book, two copies will be donated and given to underprivileged children. I mean, how good is that? You have given more opportunity for children to learn through reading as well as help others through sustainable living. The more you buy, the bigger contribution you would have in inspiring children to learn to love reading. 

Other interesting books worth mentioning are "RizalPabeto," a published book in celebration of Rizal's 150th birth anniversary. It is a collection of award-winning poet, fictionist, playwright, and essayist Vim Nadera's poems about our National Hero, Rizal. Using the letters of the Alphabet, he wrote a poem on each letter while the graphics are interpreted by prominent contemporary painter, Elmer Borlongan in the tradition of letras y figuras.

CANVAS makes beautiful artwork from waste materials by upcycling them. Discarded old tarpaulins are given a new lease on life and re ncarnated them into wonderful new products such as this tarpaulin bags. 

Upcycling, in case you don't know is the creative process in which one transforms by-products m waste materials, useless, or unwanted products into new materials or products of better quality and environmental value. Meanwhile, recycled art is a creative work that's made from discarded materials that once had another purpose. Artists who make recycled art take those materials and make em into something new. 

And here's the good news for online shoppers of the said site: Because  it's Christmas, the website is running a seasonal promo of Buy-One-Take-One on books if you use the discount code: L4JPASKO2019 before you check out. Isn't that a good deal? Since it's the season of gving, what better way to buy more so that you'd be able to give more without spending as much. The more you buy, the more you are also helping CANVAS with their advocacy, thereby making a huge contribution to the "One Million Books for One Million Filipino Children" campaign of the organization which aims to inspire children to develop a love for reading. 

The brainchild of this project is the non-profit organization CANVAS which has produced 30 titles since year 2005. "When companies and individuals buy from us, they are also helping us with our advocacy," says Gigo Alampay, CANVAS Founder and Executive Director. To date, they have given away more than 250,000 books to communities from Ifugao to Basilan. 

So far, they have partnered with both individuals and organizations who work directly in the field and with communities all over the country. They make it possible to reach as many kids and give books in all corners of the Philippines. Communities visited by horrific disasters, both natural (such as Typhoon Yolanda) and caused by man (like the conflict in Zamboanga) are some of the beneficiaries of this initiatives," shares Alampay.

So what are you waiting for? Start shopping and help spread the love for reading while saving both time and money as you make your shopping online with these awesome and one-of-a-kind products. Take advantage of the discount code we've given you above, 😉😍

Uni Writing Instruments opens The First Conservation Center at the Manila Ocean Park

Unbeknownst to many, the Philippines is one of the most gifted in terms of marine diversity with the number of species that one can see underwater. However, it is also very unfortunate to learn that the Philippines ranks as the third country with the most polluted oceans as we continue to contribute to the plastic dumped into the world’s oceans every year. All is not lost. There is still time to do something for the environment.  

Uni Ocean Conservation Center

Personally speaking, we are happy to note that companies and brands nowadays are becoming more and more aware of the environmental problem—and in their own little ways, they are doing something to help lessen or alleviate the problem. Leading coffee brands have started using reusable cups, metal sipping straws and bamboo made tumblers. Local government units have also made city ordinances that requires citizens to bring their own eco-friendly bags each time they shop. This initiative isn’t something new for Lupel Corporation, makers of renowned Uni Writing Instruments. “We’re proud to say that Uni ballpen and writing instruments is probably the first one that has come up with a product that’s made from 75% recycled materials,” said Lupel Corporation Vice President and General manager Mitch Pellicer.

Ms. Mich Pellicer, VP Lupel Corporation and General Manager

I have had the chance to attend the annual Ocean Cleanup Summit in Subic last year. From there, I was able to learn that even in our daily lives, if we truly have this concern and care for the environment, we'd be able to do our part in making sure that the future generations will still be able to marvel at the wonders that the ocean had to offer. This same mission enables both Lupel Corporation's Uni Writing Instruments and Manila Ocean Park to join hands and work together in doing their share to help preserve and protect the environment for the future generations. Thus, they have just launched the very first conservation center at the Manila ocean Park Super Toy Collection. The said project aims to teach young kids and those kids-at-heart the value of recycling and in how they can help Mother Earth.

Ms. Armi Cortes, VP Sales and Marketing Manila Ocean Park welcomes guests

Yes, there is still hope. Only if we all try to do something in our own little way about the global garbage cans now, perhaps we can still save some legacy for the future generations. Students learned that our way of living has a great impact on the global environmental issues such as global climate change, food and water sustainability, urban development and environmental conservation, importance  of the 4 R's "reduce, reuse, recycle and recover."

World-Class Uni Ballpens

Ocean trash is a serious pollution problem that affects the health of people, wildlife and local economies.  We've had personal experience in helping cleanup the ocean. In 2014, Purple Plum Fairy along with other bloggers also tried her hand in an environmental activity where we joined a coastal cleanup drive spearheaded by a brand of soda in Coastal Road. I remember we were literally exposed and baked under the debilitating heat of the sun morning. But everyone seemed to be in a high spirit as we shoved, picked, raked and gathered the mounds after mounds of trash from that coastal area. I've began to wonder what the place used to looked like some decades ago. 

C2 Sarap ng Christmas Tree-Making Contest Awarding Night: NCBA-Fairview Wins the Grand Prize

C2 Cool and Clean, the Philippines' most trusted and well-loved ready-to-drink bottled brewed green tea beverage recently held its first ever C2 Sarap ng Christmas Tree-Making Contest where a total of nineteen colleges/universities participated but only ten made it to the finals. The said contest aimed to bring a relevant and memorable Christmas experience to everyone. 

Schools from all over the metro were invited to be creative and build their own Christmas trees using hundreds of used C2 bottles in less than a month. Entries were judged based on the following criteria: adherence to the C2 Sarap ng christmas theme (40%); creative execution (30%) and technical execution (30%). "C2 has always been at the forefront of supporting the youth and encouraging them to adopta healthy lifestyle,"said Vice President and General Manager for Universal Robina Corporation Beverage Division, Edwin Totanes. "We hope that through the C2 Christmas Tree Making Contest, we're able to showcase the artistic talents of these young students and at the same time remind them that a healthy mind and body is the best gift you can give yourself this Holiday Season."

C2 Sarap ng Christmas Tree Making Contest culminating activity and awarding of prizes was held at the Market! Market! Fountain Area where the colorful and creative C2 Christmas Tree entries were on display. It was such a delightful experience to see these youngsters sense of originality and ingenuity what with bright, artistic and awesome recycled C2 Christmas Trees they've made! Some entries even made use of black lights, moving/spinning objects, waterfall-like cascading designs, others added Filipino flair on their designed tree while another entry put a creative spin on the traditional Christmas tree.

The board of judges were composed of Ms. Viveca Singson, Corporate Communications Manager of JG Summit, Ms. Cat Velayo, Account Director of PC and V, Mr. Marc Acosta, Manager, Universal Robina Corporation, Marketing Services Group, Ms. Carla Chavez, Marketing Manager, URC Beverages-Tea Category and the chairman of the board of judges, Mr. Edwin Totates,VP and General Manager for URC Beverage Division. 

In the end, the 2nd runner up went to Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM) Supreme Student Council who went home with Php25,000 cash prize and an endowment of Php15,000 to the school while the Philippine Women's University (PWU) Student Choir emerged as the 1st runner up spot and received Php50,000 cash prize and an endowment of Php25,000 for their school. But the biggest winner of all goes to the National College of Business and Arts-Fairview Quezon City Hotel and Restaurant Management Society who emerged as the Grand Prize Winner and received Php75,000 cash and Php30,000 endowment to the school. Nobody went home empty handed though, as all the 10 finalists had received Christmas gift packs from C2 Cool and Clean. 

"We became really emotional upon hearing our group's name. We're so happy that we won! Our C2 Christmas Tree was truly a product of sweat, blood and tears. Our group went through a lot before we were able to finish our C2 Christmas Tree entry. And since all the entries we're really good, we didn't think we had a chance of winning, but we're so amazed that we did!," said a member of the Grand Prize winning entry from the NCBA-Fairview HRM Society. 

The night ended with the winners celebrating their victory over bottles of their favorite refreshing C2 in its two latest variants, Red Tea and Iced Tea. Kampai! Cheers and congratulations to all the winners! You too can have your green tea fix of C2 Clean and Cool--it perfectly complements any meal. Kapag may C2, ang sarap kumain! Grab your C2 bottles from all leading supermarkets, groceries and convenience stores nationwide. 

Dislaimer: I am not compensated for this post. Opinions are my own.