Event raises awareness, contributes to sustainable practices

(MissionNewswire) Students who are part of the Don Bosco Green Alliance team at the Dom Bosco Institute São Paulo in Brazil promoted the “Drive Thru Green Alliance” campaign. The event to collect electronic waste raised awareness about the importance of the correct disposal of electronic waste while also contributing to sustainable practices for the care of the environment.

During the two weekends of the campaign, parishioners, local residents, and institution employees were mobilized to collect the waste in the parking lot of the Santa Teresinha Parish. The collection truck remained on site as a central collection point. More than 4,300 lb of electronic waste was collected and sent to the Dom Bosco Institute, where it underwent technical sorting by the IT department.

A Salesian said, “The materials that could be reused were incorporated into the institution’s infrastructure, while the unusable materials were sent to the partner company GTech, which specializes in environmentally correct disposal and issued the certificate of compliance. The financial resources obtained from the sale of recyclable materials will be reinvested in the continuation of the project and also directed to socio-educational actions, such as environmental education workshops and training for students.”

The campaign brought together collaborators and volunteers. Pâmela Fernanda, a member of the team, noted, “It was very rewarding to talk to the community and see the positive impact of the action. Many people want to dispose of waste correctly, but there are still no accessible points. Providing this space made all the difference.”

Adrieli Lima, another participant, said, “Seeing the community engaged in this cause shows that, together, we are stronger. With small actions, we can change the world around us.”

The campaign will continue until November and will continue to receive electronic waste at the Dom Bosco Institute, reaffirming the institution’s commitment to integral ecology, youth leadership and care for the Common Home.

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