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  Good Habits Made Accessible by Cyberzone  Truly embodying the Cyberzone #TechWeLikeZoneWeLove promise, we’re continuing to make responsible  tech disposal easy and accessible, right where people already are: inside SM Supermalls.  Cyberzone, in partnership with SM Cares, helps turn e-waste disposal into a simple, safer habit through  dedicated drop-off points rolled out nationwide with Smart Communications and PLDT Home, beginning  June 2024.   Across participating SM Supermalls, these collection bins give mallgoers a clear, accessible place to drop  off old gadgets and broken electronics that are in need of proper disposal. Instead of ending up in drawers  or landfills, e-waste can be responsibly handled through a system designed for everyday convenience and  better environmental discipline.  14,327 kg Properly Collected and Segregated  Since the partnership began, Cyberzone’s E-Waste Collection Drop Boxes have helped g...

  MANILA, Philippines, March 11, 2025 - As more and more communities strive to adopt circular practices and increasingly recognize the need for proper electronic waste (e-waste) disposal, PLDT Inc. (PLDT) and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) are gearing up to further expand their program on e-waste and support more localized ecosystems for responsible e-waste management. E-waste refers to broken and discarded electronics, such as mobile phones, computers, tablets, routers, and other devices with batteries and plugs.  According to the Global E-waste Monitor 2024 report by the International Telecommunication Union and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research, the Philippines is the third highest generator of e-waste in Southeast Asia with about 540 million kilograms of e-waste. “While PLDT and Smart are not direct manufacturers of electronics, we acknowledge that our delivery of services and continuous network upgrades contribute to the gen...