Evergreen Labs is excited to announce the upcoming release of our 2023 Annual Report! 2023 was a monumental year of growth, fueled by a surge in sustainability awareness following the COVID-19 pandemic. This momentum propelled significant advancements across our venture portfolio and social initiatives.
Impactful Change and Tailored Solutions:
We remain dedicated to driving impactful change through tailored solutions. In 2023, we saw notable successes in benefiting communities, particularly through programs supporting informal waste collectors and other vulnerable populations.
Pioneering Innovation:
We continued to pioneer digitalization and low-tech solutions in the waste management sector and circular economy models, scaling ventures in both areas.
Global Expansion and Growth:
Our expansion efforts were marked by the opening of our Singapore headquarters and the establishment of our new Philippines country office. With a dedicated team of over 45 professionals across multiple countries, we are poised to address future challenges and opportunities.
Evergreen Labs Philippines: A Year in Review
We're thrilled to highlight the accomplishments of our newest branch, Evergreen Labs Philippines, established in July 2023. In their first year, they've made significant strides:
- Strategic Partnership with Guimaras Municipalities: A collaborative effort was established to address local environmental challenges with tailored initiatives. These initiatives have yielded promising results in safeguarding natural resources.
- Community-Based Environmental Projects in Barangay Addition Hills: Evergreen Labs Philippines partnered with Barangay Addition Hills to focus on impactful community-based environmental projects. This collaboration has left a lasting sustainable positive influence on the local community.
Ventures Highlights:
This year's report will also showcase the exciting progress of our key ventures:
- Glassia: Glassia tripled its footprint in 2023 with new facilities and a growing team. Glassia refilled over 3.2M bottles thanks to 40+ businesses adopting their refill solutions.
- ReForm Plastic: ReForm Plastic went digital in 2023! We launched an online platform to support our global expansion. This platform connects us with communities, facilitates knowledge sharing, and empowers our growing franchise network across the world.
- Extended Resources Network: The Extended Resources Network (EXN) was cofounded by Evergreen Labs along with other esteemed leaders in the waste management field in 2023. EXN offers end-to-end solutions that enable responsible plastic supply chains that are inclusive, transparent, equitable, and EPR compliant.
- HealthyFarm: HealthyFarm achieved huge milestones in 2023, as we partnered with 6 businesses & 7 farms for humane hen raising, reached 5.3 million in our animal welfare campaign & engaged 600+ individuals in sustainability events.
- The Collector Network: The Collector Network, ReForm Plastic's initiative, grew to nearly 1,400 informal waste workers in Danang in 2023.
Read our 2023 Annual Report HERE, where you'll find a deeper dive into our achievements, the ventures' successes, and exciting plans for the future!