The green responsibility

MANILA, Philippines - The Earth needs every household to be its hero.

It’s no secret who the enemy is: carbon emissions continually destroy the Earth’s atmosphere and cause the global warming phenomenon. But what’s surprising to know are studies by the US Environmental Protection Agency which reveal that most of these carbon emissions come from private homes, rather than commercial buildings.

This finding challenges homeowners everywhere to go green. To offset the impact of their houses, some homeowners are recycling their trash and reducing their electricity consumption. However, others who think long-term are moving to green communities, as bannered by Treveia – a sprawling green community in the South.

The future is pro-nature

“Treveia is our most ambitious and most eco-friendly project to date,” says Jennylle Tupaz, division manager for project development of Alveo Land, an Ayala Land company. “Treveia amplifies individual efforts to go green by integrating environmental conservation to everyday community life.”

According to Tupaz, Treveia’s masterplan features energy-efficient and water-conserving facilities. The cutting-edge technologies ensure residents consume less resources and help families minimize their impact to the environment. Double tree-lined roadways, including bike and pedestrian paths, also encourage alternative means of transportation that lower fuel usage and carbon emissions. The roads even have a semi-porous pavement that allows rainwater to replenish underground reservoirs.

The New ECOmmunity

 “Treveia avoids the trap of being green for green’s sake,” adds Tupaz. “Families need modern conveniences, too, so we made sure that green principles went hand-in-hand with urban comfort. The result is an enjoyable, eco-friendly lifestyle for Treveia residents.”