Waste plastic recycling plant inaugurated in Consolacion

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By Mitchelle L. Palaubsanon (JBB, The Freeman)

CEBU, Philippines - A waste plastic recycling plant was recently inaugurated in Sitio Sun-ok, Barangay Tayud, Consolacion town.

The plant is owned by Yokohama-based Guun Corporation (formerly Mansei Recycle Systems Co., LTD) which invested P200 million for the development of the 2,400 square meter plant.

Using Japanese technology, these plastic wastes are converted into fluff fuel or shredded waste plastics which can be used as replacement for coal as currently practiced by cement and steel companies in Japan.

In a statement, the company said that the recycling plant in Consolacion can recycle up to four tons of garbage per hour or about 80 tons per day.

The company added that at present, Guun Philippines has tapped Apo Cement based in Naga City, Cebu for this initiative as it hopes other cement factories will also follow.

It said this is one of Guun's commitments as it aligns with the Mega Cebu vision to share and participate in the cycle of sustainable growth in the region.

"Create a sound, competitive, resilient society and realize development of Metro Cebu through the waste plastic recycling plant," the statement reads.

The inauguration was attended by Shigeo Kohno, General Manager of Guun Corporation, Cebu Governor Hilario Davide III, and Consolacion Mayor Teresa Alegado.

Alegado said that this recycling plant can help Cebu province manage its plastic waste.