The Department of Science and Technology MIMAROPA, through its Romblon Provincial Office, recently turned over to the local government of Banton a machine that can turn plastic and glass wastes into additives for cement bricks and hollow blocks production.
The 2-in-1 Multi-purpose Shredder and Glass Crusher machine was delivered to LGU Banton on August 29.
According to PSTD Lina Servañez, the machine can shred plastic wastes such as PET bottles, and other packaging materials like sachets, foil pouches, cellophane bags, etc., into tiny bits.
It can also crush bottles and jars of any color used as containers for beverages, medicines, and household condiments into dust particles.
The local government also received training on how to use the shredded plastic and crushed glass materials from the machine as additives in producing cement bricks and hollow blocks.
The cement bricks and hollow blocks with plastic and glass additives are durable, which makes them ideal for making plant boxes and pavements to improve the aesthetics and functionality of the island.
An expert from the Romblon State University, Engr. Jerome G. Gacu, and an owner of a DOST-assisted hollow blocks-making business, Mr. Anthony Libuton Jr., served as the resource persons of the training.
