Government agencies have joined forces with Foochi Trading and Resources Inc. to roll out the Cash Cycled Project in public elementary and secondary schools across Zambales.
Through a Memorandum of Agreement signed on August 6, 2025, the program encourages schools and communities to collect plastic bottles, which will be sold to the recycling partner. Proceeds will go directly into school funds to support environmental projects, supplies, or student development programs — strictly following DepEd’s financial guidelines.
SBMA OIC Senior Deputy Administrator for Regulatory Amethya Dela Llana-Koval hailed the project as a milestone in environmental and youth empowerment. DTI Zambales Provincial Director Enrique Tacbad added that the initiative turns plastic waste into income for school activities and sustainability drives.
A joint monitoring team will meet at least once every semester to assess progress and recommend improvements.
