The Non-profit organization Communities Organized for Resource Allocation (CORA) officially launched the Eco-Ikot Center (EIC) Mobile App, last August 29, 2025 at Robinson’s Manila, using technology to help make waste diversion smarter, simpler, and more rewarding.
The launch marks a significant milestone in CORA’s Eco-Ikot Center (EIC) program, made possible through the support of the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and Our Sea of East Asia Network (OSEAN). The launch was also made possible with the support of Robinsons Supermarket Corp (RSC) and Robinsons Land Corporation (RLC) Robinsons Manila, strengthening private sector collaboration in promoting sustainable practices.
Left to right: Development Academy of the Philippines, GoSolar Philippines, Robinsons Retail Holdings Sustainability Manager Francis Paul Bayan, KOICA Program Manager Choi Subin, CORA Founder and Executive Director Antoinette Taus, Robinsons Manila Mall Manager Kim Chan Sr., Optimind President Wendy Ang and Sales and Marketing Manager Krizia Algenio, and CORA Operations Manager Aiyan Montoya
CORA Founder and Executive Director Antoinette Taus welcomed guests to the launch, emphasizing the importance of combining technology with community action.
“Through the Eco Ikot Center Mobile App, we are empowering individuals, schools, businesses and communities to take part in building sustainable cities. By turning over recyclables and tracking their impact through the app, people can realize that small actions—when done collectively—can create meaningful change for our people and the planet,” Taus said.
The EIC Mobile App allows users to:
- Register and locate Eco-Ikot Centers near them
- Track turned-over recyclables real time, from PET bottles, rigid plastics, flexible plastics, tin cans, sachets, aluminum, paper, cardboard, and more
- Check the updated rates and points they earn for every recyclable
- Redeem their points for rewards such as e-cash, goods, and livelihood products
- Monitor their individual and collective impact in terms of recyclables diverted and points earned
The Eco-Ikot program Sustainable Cities program was launched back in 2023, engaging schools to promote recycling and the circular economy. The program is advancing inclusive, community-driven approaches to solid waste management and circular solutions in Metro Manila, with its centers already diverting over 173 metric tons of recyclables.
The development of the app was made possible in partnership with Optimind Solutions, ensuring a user-friendly and scalable platform that can serve thousands of communities across Metro Manila and beyond.
CORA invites communities, schools, businesses, and local governments to integrate the EIC Mobile App into their sustainability programs, reinforcing collective efforts to build waste-free and climate-resilient communities. The Eco-Ikot Mobile App is now available for download on Google Play and the Apple App Store.
