SM Supermalls, with the theme ‘I Am Involved’, in celebration of the International Year of Forests, is launching the new SM Eco Bag collection on August 24, in all SM Supermalls nationwide.

SM Eco Bags are a tribute to the environment. They are made from environment-friendly materials like 100-percent polypropylene. Polypropylene is a highly durable material that is known to be recyclable, non-toxic, hypoallergenic, and non-reactive to human skin. The durability of the material makes the Eco Bag perfect for carrying books, documents and school projects and functions as a tote bag for those weekend getaways. Plus, it looks great as a stylish fashion accessory. 

This year; the SM Eco Bag features four new designs that talk about how people can be involved in helping the environment. And this is·as simple as pledging support for the Earth by using these eco-friendly bags instead of plastic bags that harm the environment. Since its inception, SM Eco Bags have been distributed worldwide, including cities in Asia, the United States of America and Europe. The success of the Eco Bag is also noticeable with a 30% reduction in plastic bag usage. This means that there is also a reduction in the production of plastic bags and less plastic waste thrown away.

The new SM Eco Bags can be purchased in all SM Supermalls nationwide for only P35. Proceeds from every SM Eco Bag purchased will be donated to an environmental cause. 

It’s one small step in contributing to the bigger picture.

Being just one of many environmental projects headed by SM Cares, the corporate social responsibility division of SM Supermalls, the SM Eco Bag project’s aim is to inform the public about the dangers of using plastic bags, to raise awareness on how one can help the environment and to have each person make positive changes that will help our planet in the long run.