Circular Economy in Action- Transforming Trash
Steel from Cans, Fuel from Plastic
Sustainable Solutions: Creating Value From Waste Materials
We don't just talk about change; we make it happen. While others lament the tons of cans and plastics overflowing landfills, we're actively on the ground, making a tangible difference.
Waste Collection, Processing & Shredding
Collected recyclables are sorted and further processed at our junkshop and thereafter supplied to manufacturers and other recyclers who use the items as raw materials for the production in their manufacturing process.
Circular Economy, Going Green
The Circular Economy, a "Going Green" philosophy, shifts from a linear "take-make-dispose" model to one that eliminates waste and pollution by design, keeps materials in use. This not only minimizes our environmental footprint but also significantly boosts the local economy.
Achieving Sustainable Development Goals
We are contributing towards the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) specifically geared at tackling climate change, poverty, promoting clean water and sanitation, responsible consumption & production and fighting inequality.
ELLA AQUINO JUNKSHOP
ELLA AQUINO JUNKSHOP
As a female entrepreneur running a junk shop, I've faced significant challenges. Many people don't grasp the profound impact our work has on waste reduction, fostering a circular economy, and creating opportunities for underserved communities.
It takes immense commitment and collaborative effort to tackle waste, especially when society often dismisses it as 'dirty work.'
While others lament the mountains of cans and plastics ending up in landfills, we scraped our resources to find ways. We don't just talk; we take action. We actively collect and pay our collectors, households, establishments and local junkshops for tin cans, directly turning waste into income.
Ensuring these valuable materials stay out of landfills and are transported to manufacturers. This means a smaller carbon footprint, less virgin material extraction, leading to reduced waste and increased income generation.
Increase Collection for Recycling to Drive Economic and Environmental Benefits
Fundamental to Recycling Success
We can't recycle that isn't collected. A higher CFR means more plastic is diverted from landfills and the environment, and more material is available to be turned into new products.
Economic Viability
A higher CFR can make recycling more economically viable. More collected material means more volume for us to process and sell, which can improve profitability.
Ella Aquino Junkshop is driving sustainability by transforming waste into valuable resources.
We provide robust waste collection and shredding services, supplying manufacturers with plastics, tin cans, and steel, directly contributing to a circular economy, and meet sustainability goals while minimizing waste and carbon footprint.
We recognize the critical role junkshops play in bridging the gap between waste collection and recycling. By actively participating in the collection, logistics, and processing of scrap materials, we contribute to a more sustainable future.
Powering the Circular Economy
Recycling closes the loop within the production process, therefore reducing the amount of waste that goes into landfill and the amount of primary raw materials required.
Junkshops stand at the forefront of the circular economy, playing a significant role in the collection, logistics, and recycling of scrap materials. By doing so, they not only generate local employment and boost regional economies but also provide a sustainable solution by reducing the need for virgin materials and minimizing environmental impact.
Making a Difference: Scrap Collection & Our Impact
Environmental Impact: Our recycling of 1 million kilograms of metal scrap, tin cans, and plastic deliveries has contributed to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.
Economic Impact: We've created 20 local jobs and boosted the local economy by providing employment and additional income through the purchase of collected scraps from households, local junkshops, and businesses.
Community Impact: Through our extensive collection efforts in various towns across Albay, we've forged strong partnerships with local junkshops, welcomed walk-in contributions from households and businesses, and empowered dedicated household collectors. This collaborative approach has yielded tangible progress in community waste segregation and reduction. Our business strategy, coupled with rigorous waste collection practices, has directly translated into measurable positive change within the region.
OUR INITIATIVES
OUR INITIATIVES
Bahay Para Kay Bantay
Dedicated to our beloved German Shepherd, Spam, this program is our commitment to animal welfare. We pledge 3% of our profits to fund crucial spay/neuter initiatives for stray dogs in Albay. Furthermore, "Bahay Para Kay Bantay" will establish safe havens for rescued dogs, providing them with temporary homes and the best chance to find loving, permanent families through adoption.
Bottle & Lata Para Sa Balon at Bagas Campaign
Linis Lata Ni Nanay: Empowering Homemakers
Linis Lata Ni Nanay provides vital income opportunities for housewives in Tabaco City who are unable to leave their homes for traditional employment. This program offers a practical way for them to earn additional income, directly boosting their household budget. It's a huge help, ensuring they can better support their children's school expenses and put more food on the table.
We further commit 10% of all profits to supply daily school lunches for the poorest children and a sack of rice for our beneficiaries, transforming waste into immediate value, fostering a cleaner environment, and building a more circular, equitable local economy.
Our junkshop began during the challenging post-COVID period, when my neighborhood and family faced significant financial hardship. It was then that I truly grasped the junkshop's potential to provide accessible supplemental income for low-income families and create local jobs. More importantly, we're driving the circular economy and achieving measurable waste reduction.
We're revolutionizing scrap collection in Albay, but we need your partnership to scale.
We invite you to request a PDF portfolio to explore our impact and potential partnership collaborations.
We are at the forefront of scrap material collection, ensuring that valuable resources are diverted from landfills and returned to the production cycle.
Our junkshop is more than just recycling; it's a community engine. We've demonstrated the power of local engagement in waste reduction.
Now, we're ready to expand our reach and impact through a digital, interactive collection system. We're actively seeking investment to fund this expansion, creating a scalable, sustainable model that benefits both the environment and the local economy. Join us in building a digitally-connected, waste-free future