Zapopan, Jalisco; June 19, 2024.- In order to promote recycling and care for the environment , the Business School of the Guadalajara campus organized a PET bottle cap collection campaign, inviting the entire university community to actively participate. Universidad Panamericana Guadalajara campus organized a PET bottle cap collection campaign , inviting the entire university community to actively participate.
Between May 15 and 17, 2024, 478 members of the university community joined this noble cause, collecting a total of 3,879 kg of PET bottle caps. Thanks to this significant amount, close to 4 tons, we were able to benefit the association Mi Gran Esperanza A.C. with the donation of 8 medicines and 3 medical studies, thus supporting 7 young cancer patients.
In commemoration of World Environment Day, celebrated on June 5, two containers were presented for the continuous collection of PET bottle caps. This date, established in 1972 by the United Nations General Assembly and celebrated since 1973, seeks to raise awareness of theimportance of protecting the planet and its natural resources.
The "PET Cap Collection Bin" project was designed by three students from Universidad Panamericana: Tania Serrano Chávez and Arantza Sánchez Calao, from the Psychology program, and Ana Volnie Gómez, from the Innovation and Design program. The students presented their proposal to the Department of Social Commitment, where they planned the creation of two containers for the collection of caps.
Throughout several stages, including the search for sponsors and the construction of the containers, the students were able to bring their project to fruition.
The Universidad Panamericana campus Guadalajara recognizes and congratulates all those involved in this project. It invites the entire community to continue participating in actions that promote environmental care. With these initiatives, we seek to generate a great positive impact and promote a sustainable ecological culture in our community.
