MILO® Celebrates First-Year Milestone of the Energy For Good Programme
December 3, 2025MILO® today celebrated the successful completion of the first year of its pioneering Energy For Good programme — a joint initiative by Nestlé Malaysia and MILO® designed to inspire healthier, more active, and more sustainable lifestyles among Malaysian youth. The milestone was commemorated with an appreciation ceremony honouring schools that actively participated in the programme, highlighting major achievements and recognising the outstanding contributions of educators, students, and communities nationwide.
Launched in April 2025, the MILO® Energy For Good programme reflects Nestlé’s long-term commitment to sustainability. In collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Tetra Pak Malaysia, the initiative reached over 250,000 students across more than 200 schools, using a point-based recycling and redemption system. Schools collected Used Beverage Cartons (UBCs) and redeemed points for eco-friendly sports equipment or classroom furniture made from recycled materials. To date, students have collected 4.2 tonnes of UBCs, equivalent to 300,000 packs. For the first time, MILO® also partnered with AFN Sports Equipment to transform these cartons into sports gear and furniture, bringing an innovative sustainability concept to life.
Nestlé Malaysia’s Chief Executive Officer, Juan Aranols, said:
“As MILO® celebrates 75 years in Malaysia, the Energy For Good programme stands as a powerful example of how partnerships can drive meaningful change, empowering young Malaysians to lead active lives and champion sustainability. 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 as much as 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.”
As part of the celebration, MILO® recognised eight schools nationwide for their exceptional achievements under the 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)
SK Putrajaya Presint 18(1) emerged as the overall champion with the highest UBC collection.
Zainal Bin Abas, Deputy Director General of Education Malaysia (School Operations Sector), Ministry of Education, said:
“We encourage all schools to actively engage in this nationwide movement to transform students’ lives through sports and sustainability. The impact of this initiative is evident through students like Puteri Marsya Darwisya binti Mazadi from SK Durian Burung, who excelled in sports thanks to improved access to MILO® sporting equipment. She recently won her first gold medal representing Terengganu through the Terengganu School Sports Council. Schools such as SJKC La Salle and SK Putrajaya Presint 18(1) have also been named top recyclers for this programme. Through the MILO® Energy For Good campaign, students learn to embrace sustainable practices, stay active, and make positive contributions to their communities and the environment.”
Muhammad Sufian bin Ishak of SK Putrajaya Presint 18(1) added:
“This recognition is a proud moment for our school. Through the MILO® Energy For Good initiative, our students learned that small actions like recycling can create big changes. We are committed to continuing this journey of sustainability and inspiring others to join us.”
Since 2012, MILO® and Tetra Pak Malaysia have championed UBC recycling through Project CAREton, collecting 6,554 tonnes, equivalent to 500 million UBCs, many of which have been transformed into roofing tiles and furniture for underserved communities. The MILO® Energy For Good campaign builds on this legacy, continuing to drive sustainable learning and sports development while paving the way for a greener future.
