The 3rd Sunday of every month is Tzu Chi Environmental Sustainability Day!
This event is held at 32 Locations island-wide. Read more about the activities of Tzu Chi here.
Why we love Tzu Chi
- Materials are all separated carefully by volunteers to ensure no contamination - this includes separating different types of plastic and metal waste to maximize their value to recyclers
- When recyclables are sorted this way, they are prized by recyclers so chance of recycling goes way up
- On top of that it is an act of charity: all proceeds get put back into the charitable works of Tzu Chi foundation.
We particularly like the fact that Tzu Chi deals directly with P&R glass recycling to ensure glass gets sent to recycling facilities in Malaysia.
What's accepted
- Paper: waste paper, envelope, book, newspaper, magazine, cardboard, carton box
- Aluminium: aluminium cans
- Metals: steel cans
- Hardware: copper, bronze, stainless steel, metal parts
- Electrical appliances (regulated and non-regulated e-waste): computer, TV, DVD player, fan, oven, rice cooker, lithium battery
- Clothing: shirts, pants, belt, handbag, shoes, backpack
- Glass: glass bottles, jars, and other containers
But please note they do not accept plastic.