449 Drive Thru Campaign Green Alliance of Dom Bosco collects almost 2 tons of electronic waste in Brazil

On May 17, 18, 24 and 25, 2025 , the Green Alliance team of Dom Bosco of the Dom Bosco Institute São Paulo SP in Brazil, promoted the campaign “Drive Thru Green Alliance” , held in the parking lot of the Santa Teresinha Parish, with the objective of raising awareness in the community about the importance of the correct disposal of electronic waste (WEEE) and contributing to sustainable practices of care for the environment.

The initiative is aligned with the theme of the 2025 Fraternity Campaign, promoted by the CNBB — “Fraternity and Integral Ecology” — and is part of the work of the Don Bosco Green Alliance, a global network of which the Institute is a member through the Salesian Network. The campaign is also inspired by the 10th anniversary of the Encyclical Laudato Si' and the COP30, scheduled for November in Belém do Pará.

During the two weekends of the campaign, parishioners, local residents and employees of the institution were mobilized. The collection truck remained on site as a central collection point. In total, 1,984 kg of electronic waste were collected and sent to the Dom Bosco Institute, where they underwent technical sorting by the IT department. The materials that could be reused were incorporated into the institution's infrastructure, while the unusable ones were sent to the partner company GTech, which specializes in environmentally correct disposal and issued the certificate of compliance. The financial resources obtained from the sale of recyclable materials will be reinvested in the continuation of the project and also directed to socio-educational actions, such as environmental education workshops and training for students.

The campaign had the active participation of several collaborators and volunteers, in addition to the mediation and active participation of Rosângela Melatto, a volunteer and consultant. For Pâmela Fernanda, a member of the team and representative of Green Alliance, “it was very rewarding to talk to the community and see the positive impact of the action. Many people want to dispose of waste correctly, but there are still no accessible points. Providing this space made all the difference.” Collaborator Adrieli Lima, from the reception of the Bom Retiro unit, also highlighted: “Seeing the community engaged in this cause shows that, together, we are stronger. With small actions, we can change the world around us.”

The campaign will continue until November and will continue to receive electronic waste at the Dom Bosco Institute units, reaffirming the institution's commitment to integral ecology, youth leadership and care for the Common Home.