Dom Bosco Institute students and staff adopt sustainable practices

(MissionNewswire) As part of the Don Bosco Green Alliance, the Dom Bosco Institute, located in São Paulo, Brazil, has launched several environmental campaigns through Rede do Bem, a health and wellness organization. Don Bosco Green Alliance is an international collective of youth from Salesian institutions and organizations that contribute to global environmental action, thought and policy. It was launched in April 2018 in India, with the Dom Bosco Institute joining in 2019. Membership is open to all Salesian institutions and organizations worldwide, and there are currently 633 registered members from 88 countries.

Since 2023, the Dom Bosco Institute has been carrying out a campaign to collect plastic bottle caps, aluminum seals, cooking oil, and used motor oil, receipts, and discarded batteries. The main objectives of the campaign are to raise environmental awareness, facilitate correct disposal and raise funds that are then invested in other projects. To date, the project has collected one ton of recycled materials.

Pâmela Fernanda, who is involved in the project, said, “The campaign begins at the beginning of the semester, with the intention of motivating our students to participate and bring the items voluntarily. We show them that by adopting conscious practices, we help to create a healthier and more balanced future for everyone. Environmental awareness not only educates, but also inspires others to adopt more responsible attitudes and to take care of the environment.”

Priscila Watanabe, who works in the administration of Rede do Bem, added, “Our deep gratitude to everyone who participated. The commitment of each of you makes a huge difference. We live in a world with limited resources and an environment that needs our protection. Every small action counts in preserving our planet for future generations. It is great to see our students and employees adopting sustainable practices.”

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Don Bosco Green Alliance – Don Bosco Green Alliance Project in Brazil collects more than 1 ton of recycled materials

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