A memorandum of agreement was signed last January 8 between San Miguel Packaging Specialists, Inc. (SMPSI) and Oriental & Motolite Marketing Corporation (OMMC), signifying SMPSI’S participation in the Balik-Baterya program of the country’s leading manufacturer and distributor of automotive batteries.

During the ceremony, SMPSI also turned over 2,940-kg of used lead acid batteries for proper disposal and recycling by Motolite.  The funds obtained from SMPSI’s participation in the program will be used in their various CSR projects.

As the industry leader in automotive batteries, Motolite has been at the forefront of community-based environmental and health campaigns through its Balik-Baterya initiative which encourages the public to return used lead acid batteries (ULABs) for safe disposal and proper recycling. By collecting the ULABs for recycling and use in the production of new batteries, Motolite contributes to the effort to clear the environment of hazardous wastes.

When batteries are indiscriminately disposed at the end of their useful life, the materials inside may spill into the ground, into our water systems, or released as dust particles in the air.  Despite the obvious hazards, however, an estimated 20% of ULABs go to junkers and illegitimate recyclers who do not observer proper disposal methods and recycling process.

The Balik-Baterya Program accepts all types and brands of lead acid batteries — car, truck, motorcycle, boat, forklift, uninterruptible power supply (UPS).  For more details, contact the Balik Baterya Hotlines at 415-1621, 370-1020 and 370-1022.

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