As part of its ongoing advocacy for environmental stewardship and responsible waste management, the Air and Waste Management Association – Saint Louis University Student Chapter (AWMA-SLUSC) conducted a five-day E-Waste Collection Drive from 13-17 October 2025. The initiative aimed to raise awareness about the harmful effects of improper e-waste disposal, providing the Louisian community with a direct means of contributing to the cause, and ensuring the proper collection and disposal of electronic waste.
The officers of AWMA-SLUSC were the main organizers of the activity. They designed the promotional materials, promoted the activity in their social media platforms, and set up the three (3) e-waste bins in three accessible locations across the campus: the Diego Silang lobby, the 4th floor entrance of the Otto Hahn Building, and the 4th floor entrance of the Perfecto Building.
Throughout the collection drive, a significant number of students and staff participated by donating their used and defective electronic items, including wires, laptops, cellphones, batteries, fans, electric stoves, and CPUs, among others. This garnered strong support from the Louisian community, reflecting a growing sense of environmental consciousness and appreciation for accessible waste management efforts.
By the end of the event, approximately 70 to 80 kilograms of e-waste had been collected. These were then sorted and prepared for proper turnover and disposal, in coordination with the Environmental Management Bureau of the Cordillera Administrative Region (EMB-CAR). The success of this activity reaffirms AWMA-SLUSC’s commitment to fostering environmental awareness and engaging the community to be more involved in its initiatives. Because of the positive response from the community, the organization aims to make the E-Waste Collection Drive a regular event. There is also an interest to establish strong partnerships with the Saint Louis University Administration and the EMB-CAR for future environmental endeavors. Through initiatives like this, AWMA-SLUSC continues to uphold its mission of promoting sustainable practices and cultivating a culture of environmental responsibility among Louisian students.
This advocacy aligns with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Good Health and Well-being (SDG 3), Responsible Consumption and Production (SDG 12), Climate Action (SDG 13), Life Below Water (SDG 14), Life on Land (SDG 15), and Partnerships for the Goals (SDG 17). At the same time, it also resonates with the CICM’s advocacy for the integrity of Creation. (Article and Photos by AWMA-SLUSC)
