Skip to main content

SM Foundation's 2nd Rainwater Harvesting System

Rainwater harvesting is a way of collecting and storing rainwater for later use. It is an effective and adaptable way to conserve water and reduce reliance on main water supplies. Due to its efficacy, it has been applied by many civilizations in history and is being utilized today by forward-thinking institutions as a sustainable water management strategy. 

SM Group's social good arm, SM Foundation Inc., (SMFI) for one, has embraced this by installing rainwater harvesting systems in two of the local health centers it recently refurbished- Brgy. Irawan Birthing Facility in Puerto Princesa, Palawan and San Fernando, Cebu Primary Health Care Facility. 

SMFI's Health and Medical Programs proactively implemented this innovation to help sustain the heath of the local community while preserving the environment.

Dr. Alfredo P. Manugas VI, Municipal Health Officer and Health Department Head of San Fernando, Cebu Primary Health Care Facility, said that while water is crucial to their operations, water supply is not always available in their municipality, even their center. 

"The rainwater harvesting system is essential in our health facility because the water supply in our municipality is not available 24/7." he said. "We are now provided a source of water in times of emergency or any interruption of water supply. Our staff and visitors can use rainwater for cleaning, flushing the toilet bowls, and watering the plants."

SMFI ensures that the facility is convenient and manageable to maximize its purpose. It operates without electricity, increasing its sustainability. To harvest water for non-potable use, it collects rainwater from the roof and gutter. The water is filtered through vinyl-coated mesh filters to ensure its quality before being stores in the 8-liter storage tank. 

To guide users for safe recycled water use, all faucets connected to the facility have visible labels. Alongside this innovation, SMFI also used air-cleaning paints, LED lighting fixtures and appliances, and locally sourced plants to create a clean and comfortable environment for patients and health workers. 

These green innovations exemplify the SM Group's commitment to the environment and community health within the broader context of the SM Green Movement. With the social good impact of the two rainwater harvesting systems, SMFI targets to replicate this initiative in other health centers in its pipeline, further improving water security in the face challenges. 


Comments

Popular posts from this blog

#MothersDayAtSM: Quality Time Ideas for MOMS

Celebrate the mother figures in your life with a day full of love, indulgence, and unforgettable  experiences— only at SM Supermalls. From food and gifts to well-deserved pampering, this is the  perfect place to planthe  ultimate day she’ll never forget!

OVER 10,000 RUNNERS ROCK THE BLOCK AT THE MUSIC RUN™ BY PHILAM VITALITY IN MANILA

An infectious and energetic blend of music filled the atmosphere at McKinley West as over 10,000 participants, a.k.a. Music Runners™ ran, danced and partied at the second edition of The Music Run™ by Philam Vitality . The event, hailed in other countries as the Ultimate 5k Running and Music Festival , returned to Manila bigger and bolder following a smash-hit debut at the Philippine Arena last year.

How Much Do You Know About Hollywood’s Grandest Trophies?

Fun facts about the awards season’s most prestigious icons The awards season will soon be in full throttle and it won’t be long before the red carpet rolls out for the luminaries of Hollywood’s music, film, and television scenes. There are a lot of things we watch out for as the countdown begins to some of Hollywood’s brightest nights: the Golden Globe Awards, People’s Choice Awards, and the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards ceremonies. While we wait to have a glimpse of the best celebrity outfits, the most gorgeous celebrity couples, and   the most stirring acceptance speeches, it is the fervent hope of the night’s nominees to bring home symbols of dramatic milestones for their careers.   While the guesses keep coming in as to who will emerge most triumphant this awards season, we take a look at the precious mementoes that the nights’ nominees hope to win.