Circular Economy Workshop at KNK Payatas: Communities Uniting for a Plastic-Free Future

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In a powerful display of unity for environmental action, the Bayanihan Para Sa Kalikasan Movement (BKM) successfully conducted a Circular Economy Workshop at KNK Payatas last October 11, 2025, as part of its nationwide initiative, Project 1M: Hulihin ang Plastik! — a campaign that aims to capture, reduce, and repurpose one million pieces of plastic waste across the country.

The event brought together over 40 participants, representing diverse sectors of society — from environmental advocates and educators to industry partners and local community leaders. The workshop was spearheaded by Engr. Eric Raymundo, National President of BKM, who emphasized the urgent need to shift toward a circular economy where “nothing goes to waste, and everything is designed to be reused, repaired, or regenerated.”

BKM’s Mission: Bayanihan for a Sustainable Philippines

The Bayanihan Para Sa Kalikasan Movement (BKM) is a nationwide environmental coalition composed of professionals, youth, NGOs, and advocates united by a shared vision of ecological restoration and sustainable living. Among its trustees is Ross Flores Del Rosario, the influential founder of Wazzup Pilipinas, who has been instrumental in amplifying BKM’s advocacies through digital media and public engagement.

BKM has been at the forefront of green education campaigns, ecological projects, and collaborative efforts that connect businesses, workers, and communities under the framework of the circular economy — an economic model designed to eliminate waste and continuously reuse resources.

KNK Payatas: A Community of Faith and Action

The host venue, KNK Payatas (short for Kapitbahayan ng Kalikasan Payatas*), has long been recognized as a community-driven environmental hub in Quezon City. Situated near one of the country’s most historically significant landfill areas, KNK Payatas has transformed from a place once defined by waste into a living classroom for sustainability. Its “Garden Ecobricks Project,” which turns discarded plastic bottles into garden structures and sustainable landscaping materials, stands as a symbol of hope and resilience.

BKM’s renewed commitment to help improve and expand the garden Ecobricks at KNK Payatas marks another step toward making the community’s eco-projects even more sustainable, educational, and replicable nationwide.

Partners in Purpose: JBC Workers Union and Racal Industries

The success of the workshop was made possible through the collaboration of JBC Workers Union and Racal Industries, whose representatives joined hands with BKM to promote sustainable workplace practices and responsible production.

JBC Workers Union, known for championing the rights and welfare of laborers, has increasingly integrated environmental awareness into its advocacy — understanding that the fight for workers’ rights is also a fight for a livable planet.

Racal Industries, a recognized name in manufacturing and transportation, has been exploring innovations in waste reduction and material recycling, aligning with circular economy principles that minimize industrial waste and promote ecological accountability.

Also in attendance were students and faculty members from the O.B. Montessori Center, whose participation highlighted the role of education in shaping future generations of eco-conscious citizens. Their involvement underscores how academic institutions can serve as catalysts for sustainable transformation through community immersion and hands-on learning.

A Call to Action

The Circular Economy Workshop at KNK Payatas wasn’t just another seminar — it was a movement in motion. It symbolized how collective effort, shared knowledge, and strong partnerships can transform even the most challenging environmental realities into opportunities for change.

As BKM continues to roll out its Project 1M: Hulihin ang Plastik! initiative nationwide, it invites everyone — individuals, organizations, and companies — to be part of this growing circle of sustainability.

For those who wish to host similar workshops, collaborate, or volunteer, BKM welcomes partnerships and inquiries through their official page or via email at bayanihankalikasan@gmail.com.

Together, through bayanihan, we can reshape our future — one plastic bottle, one eco-brick, and one empowered community at a time.

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