Kuala lumpur: IOI Corporation Bhd (IOI) marked the 15th edition of IOI Earth Month Campaign this March, continuing to foster a culture of sustainability across its workforce, with the theme 'Upcycle 4 Better Future'. In a statement today, IOI said the campaign featured a series of Lunch and Learn workshops that inspired its employees to rethink waste and adopt more sustainable ways of living through upcycling.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, 'IOI Earth Month continues to serve as a key platform to engage and empower our employees on sustainability, in line with the group's commitment to responsible practices and long-term value creation. As the campaign concludes, its message endures - that meaningful change starts with small actions, and together, these actions can shape a more sustainable future,' it said.

IOI group managing director and chief executive Datuk Lee Yeow Chor in his opening remarks said the campaign's upcycling challenges workers to see waste differently - with innovation, resourcefulness, and a focus on long-term value creation. 'It is innovation with purpose. It is creativity guided by conscience. And most importantly, it is action within our control,' he said.

IOI said over its four interactive sessions, the campaign explored how everyday waste - from plastic bags and glass containers to used cooking oil and food scraps - can be transformed into useful, higher-value items. 'By bringing the 7Rs of Circularity to life in simple and practical ways, the workshops demonstrated how small, conscious choices at home and at work can drive meaningful environmental impact. The hands-on experience also reinforced a simple yet powerful idea: sustainability is within everyone's reach,' it said.

According to IOI, the campaign delivered tangible and lasting impact, as employees upcycled over 10 kilogrammes (kg) of plastic bags and eight old T-shirts into 30 tote bags. 'Employees also converted six litres of used cooking oil into 13 kg of handmade soap, transformed glass containers into 35 unique art pieces, and diverted 17 kg of food waste into composting. These efforts highlight how everyday waste can be repurposed into meaningful value,' it added.