Nestle Milo “Energy For Good” programme has successfully completed its first year since launch, turning recycled drink packs into sports equipment and furniture for schools.
The milestone was marked with an appreciation ceremony held at Edenmill by Metal Bees, Petaling Jaya on Dec 2, 2025, recognising schools that participated in the programme, celebrating key achievements and honouring the outstanding contributions of educators, students and communities nationwide.
Launched in April 2025, the Milo Energy For Good programme reflects Nestle’s long-term commitment to sustainability.
The sustainability initiative is a collaboration between Nestle Malaysia, the Ministry of Education (MOE) and Tetra Pak Malaysia aimed at inspiring healthier, more active and sustainable lifestyles among Malaysian youth.
The programme has engaged with over 250,000 students across more than 200 schools through a point-based recycling and redemption system.
This system enabled participating schools to redeem recycled eco-friendly sports equipment or classroom furniture using collected Used Beverage Cartons (UBCs). To date, schools have collectively collected 4.2 tonnes of UBCs, equivalent to 300,000 packs.
For the first time, Milo partnered with AFN Sports Equipment to transform these cartons into sports gear and furniture, bringing this innovative concept to life.
Nestle Malaysia chief executive officer Juan Aranols highlighted howpartnerships can drive meaningful change empowering young Malaysians to lead active lives and champion sustainability through the Milo Energy For Good programme.
“Together with the Ministry of Education, we are turning small habits into big wins by bringing recycling to life in ways that matter.
“Seeing students embrace this programme and collect five times more than usual is proof that collective action works.
“Together, we’re building greener schools, stronger communities and a future where sports and sustainability go hand in hand.
“Our vision is clear – to scale this initiative nationwide and create a generation that champions sustainability as naturally as they play sports,” he said.
Also present at the event were Nestle Malaysia Ready-to-Drink business executive officer Norkhayati Mohamed Hashini; MOE Education Malaysia (School Operational Sector) deputy director-general Zainal Abas, MOE sports, co-circular and arts division deputy director Ahmad Haridan Mohammed and Tetra Pack Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines and Indonesia managing director Michael Wu.
As part of the celebration, Milo honoured eight schools nationwide for their exceptional achievements under the Energy For Good programme – SK Panggong (Kelantan), SJKC La Salle (WP Kuala Lumpur), SJKC Beng Teik (Pusat Pulau Pinang), SK Sri Kelana (Selangor), SK Cheneh Baru (Terengganu), SK Taman Selasih (Kedah), SK Temerloh Jaya (Pahang) with SK Putrajaya Presint 18(1) in Putrajaya winning the trophy for the highest UBCs collection.
Since 2012, Milo and Tetra Pak Malaysia have championed UBC recycling through Project CAREton, collecting 6,554 tonnes, equivalent to 500 million UBCs which some have been transformed into roofing tiles and furniture for underserved communities.
The Milo Energy For Good campaign builds on this legacy, driving sustainable learning and sports development while shaping a greener future.
For more information about Milo Energy For Good, visit: https://www.milo.com.my/sustainability/milo-careton-project-latest-happenings.
