LG Electronics Philippines (LGEPH) marked Earth Day 2026 through an employee-led e-waste collection initiative, gathering a total of 1200 kilograms of e-waste from March 31 to April 21 in support of more responsible waste management and environmental awareness.
As part of the initiative, LG Electronics Philippines facilitated the proper turnover of collected e-waste for responsible disposal through an accredited hazardous waste management partner. Employee volunteers also took part in the destruction of e-waste at the LG warehouse in Pasig City, reinforcing internal participation in the company’s Earth Day activity.
The initiative reflects LG’s broader sustainability direction, as the company recycles waste generated at its domestic and overseas business sites. Globally, LG continues to maintain a recycling rate above 95%, recording cumulative e-waste collection of 5.01 million tons and counting. LG also provides waste electronic product collection and treatment services in 89 locations across 54 countries, including the Philippines, where recycling services began in August 2022.
LG’s Earth Day e-waste activities align with the company’s effort to raise awareness of proper disposal and recycling. E-waste includes devices such as televisions, computers, cell phones, gadgets, batteries and small appliances that have reached end of life, are broken, or have been discarded, and improper disposal of such can affect water, air, and soil. For LG, initiatives such as the e-waste colletion are meant not only to support sustainability goals through proper disposal, but also to encourage participation and contribute to the community as a corporate citizen.
Nakhyun Seong, Managing Director, LG Electronics Philippines, said, “Earth Day is an important reminder that sustainability is built through everyday action. Through this e-waste collection initiative, we are encouraging employee participation in responsible disposal practices while supporting LG’s broader sustainability efforts. At LG, we believe innovation must come with responsibility, and what our employees have shown today is a true reflection of our commitment to a sustainable future.”
