Earth Day Run combines care for environment and introduces new wearables

c/o Samsung

Samsung Electronics Philippines, in conjunction with the Tzu Chi Foundation, staged the Galaxy Watch Earth Day Run last month, with over ten thousand runners getting involved and walking the talk about caring for the environment.

Highlighting the theme, the event had its participants bring their own water bottles, helping reduce the need from having cups at hydration stations.

RunRio Founder and CEO Rio dela Cruz, who helped organize the run, notes, "This is very special. We actually committed to being more eco-friendly for the Earth Day Run, to make use of the materials na ginamit natin dito and recycle them into something more sustainable."

Tzu Chi Foundation Philippines Deputy CEO Peggy Sy notes that their foundation will take in all the recyclable materials used in the event and then recycle them into usable plastic products. She shares, "We’re glad they’ve learned our efforts for environmental protection. We turn pet bottles into pellets and fabric, we also do upcycling. What we do is we try to sort recyclables, so they do not end up in the oceans and landfills. It was very good that they promoted bring your own bottle, we reduced the single use plastic and paper cups. It’s a good start and I hope future runs will all follow this."

Samsung Electronic Philippines Mobile Experience Ecosystem Category Head Jelina King adds, "This initiative combines two of our biggest advocacies: building sustainability into our product experience, and pushing for wellness with our technology. The Galaxy Watch6 is designed to be a partner for a heart healthier lifestyle, and we are very glad to be able to do this with RunRio and the Tzu Chi Foundation."

The Samsung Galaxy Watch6 series is taking wellness to the next level with blood pressure and ECG monitoring and other features that help monitor heart health. It has a built-in PPG sensor that periodically measures heart rate and rhythm while worn, and can do a quick blood pressure check with no added equipment required. It also offers a ton of exercise features to help you create your own unique fitness journey.

For on-the-go fitness enthusiasts that are looking for a more affordable kind of wearable, the Galaxy Fit3 would be an ideal solution, allowing its users to monitor their wellness and fitness information anytime and anywhere.