At the core of 1 Utama lies a commitment to recycling – 1RECYCLING CENTRE encouraging shoppers to embrace a zero-waste lifestyle.
One-Stop Recycling Hub – 1RECYCLING CENTRE (1RC)
In an effort to minimize impact on the environment and redirect waste from landfills, 1RECYCLING CENTRE (1RC) in 1 Utama, integrates technology, sustainability, and rewards to offer a convenient recycling solution for diverse waste categories.
1 Utama’s Public Relations and Sustainability Senior Manager, Lee Li Lian mentioned:
Tackling climate change requires all of us to do our part. Through 1RECYCLING CENTRE, we hope to encourage more shoppers to adopt a zero waste lifestyle by showing them that living sustainably is meaningful and rewarding at 1 Utama. We want to give them the experience that is it convenient to recycle at our hub and in the process unlock value in recyclables that might otherwise be thrown away and accumulated at landfills.
Lee Li Lian, 1 Utama’s Public Relations and Sustainability Senior Manager
What Do You Get When You Recycle?
With every recycling transaction, customers will receive QR-code digital Green Points via 1 Utama’s SuperApp. The app also monitors carbon savings, considering factors like weight, quantity, and waste category.
These accrued Green Points can be converted into ONECARD UPoints for shopping and dining within the mall or transformed into virtual water to participate in 1 Utama’s ForestONE tree planting game.
Where Is It Located?
Located on B2 Highstreet, 1RC is open every day from 10 am to 10 pm. Conveniently accessible from both retail floors and carpark levels, 1RC features a Service Counter staffed by friendly customer service personnel to aid shoppers in their recycling endeavors.
Green Parking Bays are available at B2 (carpark pillar 2J), allowing visitors to easily drive through and deposit recyclables at the 1RC Drop-off Depot. Additionally, an informative Sustainability Wall is showcased here, providing more details about 1 Utama’s SDG goals.
How To Recycle?
- Bring recyclables to 1RC Service Counter for inspection
- Login to 1 Utama’s SuperApp and tap on the ‘Green’ tab to scan QR code and collect Green Points (GP)
- Accumulate GP and opt to convert to ONECARD UPoints or ForestONE virtual water:
- Minimum 1,000 GP (worth RM10) required for UPoints conversion. 1,000 GP = 1,000 UPoints
- 1 Green Point = 20 ForestONE water (20g carbon footprint savings)
What Item Can You Recycle?
According to Lee Li Lian, the 1 Utama’s Public Relations and Sustainability Senior Manager, the public can recycle a few things such as E-waste, fabric, toys, bags, lanyards, paper, carton boxes, plastic beverage bottles, and aluminum drink cans.
Over the years, 1 Utama has rolled out many green campaigns and we are very encouraged by the responses. To further improve the recycling experience for our shoppers, these green campaigns are collectively grouped and made available at 1RECYCLING CENTRE where we accept recyclables such as E-waste, fabric, toys, bags, lanyards, paper, carton boxes, plastic beverage bottles, and aluminum drink cans.
Lee Li Lian, 1 Utama’s Public Relations and Sustainability Senior Manager
1 Utama, The First Green Mall In Malaysia
1 Utama Shopping Centre stands as the first Green Mall in Malaysia, exemplifying a longstanding commitment to environmental sustainability dating back to 1995. Throughout the years, 1 Utama has been at the forefront of the industry, introducing innovative green practices, from cutting-edge architectural designs that conserve water and energy to impactful eco-campaigns aimed at waste reduction.
Noteworthy attractions like the award-winning Rainforest enclave and South East Asia’s largest rooftop garden, The Secret Garden, demonstrate the mall’s dedication to green initiatives, incorporating diverse plant life and sustainable practices such as biochar soil for carbon sequestration.
These endeavors are integral to 1 Utama’s enduring pledge to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. As a pioneer in the field, 1 Utama continues to set new standards for environmental responsibility, inspiring both the industry and the community toward a more sustainable and eco-conscious future.
For more details on 1RECYCLING CENTRE and other green campaigns, kindly visit 1 Utama’s Facebook or Instagram pages.
