waste segregation essay tagalog

• RMN Entertainment
• RMN Foundation
• Our Leadership
• History & Milestones
• Privacy Policy
• Partner With Us

Kahalagahan ng waste segregation system, muling iginiit ng Manila LGU

Muling iginiit ng lokal na pamahalaan ng Maynila na importante na masunod ang waste segregation upang maiwasan ang mga nagaganap na pagbaha sa lungsod.

Ayon kay Mayor Honey Lacuna, kung magagawa ito ng bawat residente ay malaking tulong na ito sa kanila kung saam hindi na rin mahihirapan pa ang mga tauhan ng Department of Public Service sa pagkolekta nito.

Paraan na rin ito upang hindi kumalat ang mga basura at bumara sa daluyan ng tubig, mga kanal o imburnal.

Umaapela rin ang alkalde sa bawat Manileño na panatilihing malinis amg kapaligiran at itapon ng maayos ang mga basura upang hindi magkaproblema sa baha kapag malalas ang ulan.

Isa rin itong hakbang para maiwasan ang mga sakit at makahikayat ng mga turista at ibang negosyante na nais mamuhunan sa Maynila.

Paalala pa ni Lacuna, may umiiral na ordinansa hinggil sa pagtatapon ng basura kung saan tumulong sana ang bawat isa para maging maaliwalas at malinis ang buong lungsod.

RELATED ARTICLES MORE FROM AUTHOR

Pitx, gagamit muna ng kanilang sariling generator set sa kanilang operasyon sa kabila ng nararanasang energy crisis ng bansa, ‘whole of government approach’ tungkol sa isyu ng pagdami ng chinese students sa cagayan, iginiit ng isang senador, prime minister ng new zealand, nababahala rin sa lumalalang tensyon sa south china sea, trending metro manila, sen. revilla: maynilad at contractor nito, dapat managot sa pagkakaroon ng..., sen. marcos: tuluyang pagbabawal sa wang-wang, hindi makatotohanan, visayas grid, isasailalim sa red alert status mamayang gabi, motion for reconsideration, ihahain ng comelec sa korte suprema kaugnay sa..., pinoy, ligtas na nakatawid sa dominican republic kasama ang 27 chinese..., bahay ng banyagang iniuugnay sa nasabat na mahigit 1 toneladang shabu..., philippine embassy sa israel, may nakahandang contingency plan sa harap ng....

• Subscribe Now

More Filipinos say they care for the environment but are they acting on it?

Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

2020 is the year that will determine the future of the world’s climate .

While this is alarming, it does not come as much of a surprise when environmental awareness and calls for environmental protection have been around for some time now. The Philippines – much like other countries – has seen a rise in the number of people concerned who want to protect the environment.

In a survey conducted by TheNerve, four common types of individuals interested in caring for the environment emerged. These are the young and most unaware, the established, responsible consumer, the young advocate, and the responsible homemaker.

The young and most unaware, as the label suggests, are younger individuals that generally don’t know what to do in order to help take care of the environment. Because of this, they are currently not engaged in any environmental practices. On the other hand, the established, responsible consumers carry out various practices and are the most financially-equipped to help.

The young advocates, compared to the first two groups, are individuals who have adopted different environmental practices into their everyday routines. They are also interested in being part of environmental organizations and promoting the importance of various advocacies. 

Lastly, we have the responsible homemakers. These individuals, who are mostly married or have children, don’t have a lot of time to dedicate to environmental practices. They seek convenience, which makes them interested in efforts they can accomplish at home. 

Majority of these individuals participate in at least one of these three sustainable practices: water conservation, waste segregation, and tree-planting. 

Water conservation, the most-observed practice

Of the three, water conservation is the most observed practice. Because this practice can be done at home, we see that the convenience of a sustainable action becomes a factor in how often it is practiced. It’s not just the responsible homemakers – most individuals have identified turning off faucets when not in use as one of their environmental habits.

However, the survey also revealed that some respondents believe we have an unlimited water supply. Contrary to this belief, water is a finite resource. Fresh water that can be used by humans and animals only account for 2.5% of the total amount of water on earth.

Manila Water recognizes the need to take care of our water resources. One of its service obligations is to provide potable drinking water to its customers in the East Zone concession area. Because it obtains 97% of its raw water from rivers, streams, and lakes, protecting the watersheds – Angat Dam, Ipo Dam, La Mesa Dam – that feed into these rivers and reservoirs is essential to its operations. 

It is likewise important to ensure that every drop of water that goes back into the ocean is clean. One of Manila Water’s initiatives is the treatment of wastewater in several communities.

In September, the company announced its plan to construct a sewage treatment plant (STP) in Hinulugang Taktak, a protected area located in Rizal, Philippines. The sewerage system will help ensure that wastewater from the community is cleaned before it is discharged back to the waterfall. This is on top of the 38 STPs and 2 septage treatment plants managed by the company. 

Waste segregation, with high commitment from active participants

When it comes to waste segregation, the respondents expressed a high level of commitment. They identified multiple items as waste that they segregate. These include paper or boxes, plastics, and compostable wastes. You might even know someone who upcycles plastics or has a compost pit at home.

Aside from these, there are even more kinds of waste that can be segregated – why not consider your old mobile phones, tablets, or computer accessories? Instead of leaving these stacked in the corners of your home, you can drop these off at Globe’s designated E-waste Zero collection points at several locations nationwide .  

What do participants do with their waste? 42% of the group consciously maximize utility by reusing or recycling these wastes themselves. But considering our busy schedules, it might be difficult to recycle all the waste we produce. Did you know that there are eco hubs focused on doing just that? 

Ayala Land, Inc. (ALI) opened its pilot Eco Hub facility in Arca South in partnership with environment-friendly construction products and solutions provider Green Antz Builders. The facility aims to collect and reuse plastic materials and transform these into eco bricks and other valuable construction resources that can be used in ALI’s development projects. 

If you agree with some of the survey respondents who said that they don’t practice waste segregation at home because it would all end up in the same place anyway, you might want to take part in this initiative. The eco hub is collecting plastics every Saturday at the Salcedo Saturday Market (7:00AM – 11:00AM), Vertis North Mall Entrance (10:00AM – 3:00PM), Sunshine Mall Parking Lot (1:30PM– 4:00PM), Bonifacio High Street B7 & B8 (11:00 AM – 4:00 PM), and Ayala Malls Feliz (10:00 AM – 3:00 PM).

Tree-planting, perceived to be inaccessible

Meanwhile, tree-planting was identified by respondents as the sustainable practice that is least accessible. Unlike water conservation and waste management, most participants look for organized tree-planting activities. Because this practice requires a larger space and more consideration, such as what and when to plant, it is perceived as something that cannot be habitually done at home.

Project Kasibulan takes these into account. This is Ayala Corporation’s initiative that aims to contribute to the protection of the natural environment through reforestation. As they encourage people to take care of the environment, the corporation has been organizing tree-planting activities at various locations since 2016 .

We also have to consider that those who do not participate in this activity identified the lack of knowledge about online tree-planting activities as the reason. But even during these uncertain times, there are organized tree-planting activities we can take part in. The best part? These can be done online. 

By using the GCash application, customers can pay bills, buy load, and conduct bank transfers, among other green activities. After accumulating enough green energy points, GCash Forest makes it possible for users to adopt a real native tree in the Ipo Watershed. There are also options to adopt trees with other users. 

What’s stopping Filipinos from taking part in practices that help in taking care of the environment? The foremost challenge respondents identified is the lack of knowledge about sustainable practices they can do. 

So if you’re looking for a sustainable practice to begin with or you’re adding to the various sustainable habits you already have, why not try recycling plastics and electronic waste or participating in online tree-planting activities?

The activities we have mentioned are all practices that anybody – from beginner to experienced environmentalists – can engage in.

In some way or another, most Filipinos are interested in caring for the environment. Whether you lack the time or the knowledge about sustainable activities you can do, the Ayala Group of Companies can help you take the first step in your sustainability journey.

Beyond taking care of the environment, the Ayala group also carries out social initiatives like providing quality and affordable healthcare through AC Health and providing access to quality private education in partnership with iPeople. Aligning with the UN Sustainability Development Goals, the Ayala group created its Sustainability Blueprint, which commits each business unit to pivot with clarity and focus its business model, products, and services toward a more resilient and sustainable contribution to the daily lives of Filipinos. Visit this link to find out how. – Rappler.com

With data analysis from Basti Nodalo/ Rappler.com

Add a comment

Please abide by Rappler's commenting guidelines .

There are no comments yet. Add your comment to start the conversation.

How does this make you feel?

Related Topics

Ayala Group of Companies

Recommended stories, {{ item.sitename }}, {{ item.title }}.

Checking your Rappler+ subscription...

Upgrade to Rappler+ for exclusive content and unlimited access.

Why is it important to subscribe? Learn more

You are subscribed to Rappler+

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy .

Waste segregation more crucial amid pandemic

MANILA, Philippines — Waste segregation at source has become more critical amid the pandemic as the volume of potentially infectious waste from household sources is growing, an official of the National Solid Waste Management Commission (NSWMC) said on Tuesday.

Given these circumstances under the “new normal,” reduction in waste generation must be given priority, while garbage collection systems must quickly respond to this growing concern, said Crispian Lao, NSWMC vice chair who represents the private sector in the commission.

As the lockdown has radically changed lifestyle and habits, consumption patterns in the country have also shifted. For instance, deliveries, ranging from food to other essentials, have slowly become the norm as people hunkered down in their homes during the quarantine.

Increase in health-care wastes

“This led to increased waste from household sources, and reduced waste from commercial and industrial sources,” Lao said in an online discussion on plastics in food packaging in the country.

Due to lockdown restrictions, recycling activities have been put on hold.

As COVID-19 is still spreading in the country, there is a sharp increase in medical waste, according to Lao.

These need to be treated, disinfected and disposed of in dedicated cells in sanitary landfills in line with regulations set by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the Department of Health.

“There is also another category of waste coming from households, which includes masks, that may be potentially infectious,” said Lao, who is also president of the Philippine Alliance for Recycling and Materials Sustainability.

Since the threat of cross-contamination is very high, disposable masks and other similar materials must be separated and placed into yellow bins or bags to avoid the possible spread of infection.

“We need to have personal protective equipment for haulers and separate containers for infectious waste,” Lao said.

Segregation of waste at source is mandatory under Republic Act No. 9003, or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act, with local governments supposedly in charge.

Despite penalties for violations, the 20-year-old law remains poorly implemented.

During the COVID-19 outbreak in Hubei in China, infectious medical waste reportedly shot up 600 percent, from 40 tons per day to 240 daily, overwhelming medical transport and disposal infrastructure around hospitals.

Based on this data, Manila may face an additional 280 tons of medical waste per day, among the highest in major Asian cities, according to a briefer from Asian Development Bank released in April.

Still handling it

Environment Undersecretary Benny Antiporda, who oversees solid waste and local government concerns, said the hazardous waste in the country had yet to reach alarming levels.

“We have ample facilities that can take care of this. We are still handling it,” he said in an interview.

But he noted that some hospitals were already improvising their garbage collection, as their vaults for these types of waste began to fill.

In a letter to the Department of the Interior and Local Government in April, the DENR endorsed stricter measures in the collection and management of solid waste from quarantine and health-care facilities nationwide, including the repeated disinfection of garbage bags, garbage trucks and disposal areas.

Worst-case option

Antiporda also said the proposal for incinerating potentially infectious waste through the use of crematoriums remained on the table, but only as a worst-case option.

Calling this an “exploratory action,” he said the advisory issued by the Environmental Management Bureau in April was not a direct order. “If we are left with no choice, then we will do this,” he said.

Subscribe to our daily newsletter

Environment and health watchdog EcoWaste Coalition earlier called the move “highly unacceptable,” citing violations in the Clean Air Act and the Code of Sanitation, as well as a cause for potential delays in the use of crematoria for human remains.

News that matters

Disclaimer: Comments do not represent the views of INQUIRER.net. We reserve the right to exclude comments which are inconsistent with our editorial standards. FULL DISCLAIMER

© copyright 1997-2024 inquirer.net | all rights reserved.

We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. By continuing, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. To find out more, please click this link.

Atlanta Green Recycling +1-404-666-4633

Drop Off @ 1835 South Cobb Ind Blvd SE, GA 30082

What Is Waste Segregation, and Why Is It Important?

We all know it’s important to reduce , reuse , and recycle . But what does that mean? And why is it important to be mindful of our waste?

Reducing waste means using less stuff. It’s about using less paper, plastic , water , and energy. Why? Because using less stuff reduces the amount of pollution that goes into the air, water, and land.

Reusing means using something again. It’s about finding new ways to use old things. Why? Because it takes less energy and resources to reuse something than to make something new.

Recycling means turning something that would be wasted into something that can be used again. Why? Because recycling saves energy and resources, and it helps reduce pollution.

So, why is it important to be mindful of our waste? Because waste reduction , reuse, and recycling are important ways to protect our environment.

In today’s article, let’s explore waste segregation, another essential aspect of being mindful of our waste. Here’s what you need to know :

What Is Waste Segregation?

Waste segregation separates different types of waste so that it can be recycled or disposed of more effectively. By segregating waste, we can reduce the amount of waste that goes to landfill and recycle more materials .

There are many types of waste, and each type should be segregated into its bin. The most common types of waste are general, recyclable , and hazardous .

General waste is any waste that cannot be recycled. This includes food waste, packaging, and other household items. Recyclable waste includes paper, plastic, metal, and glass. Hazardous waste includes chemicals, batteries , and electronic waste .

Waste segregation is important because it helps to reduce the amount of waste that goes to landfill. It also makes recycling more effective, as different materials can be recycled more easily when separated.

The Benefits of Waste Segregation

Most people are aware of the importance of recycling and the benefits it has for the environment. However, many people are not aware of the benefits of waste segregation. By segregating your waste, you can make a big difference in the amount of waste sent to the landfill.

Waste segregation is the process of separating your waste into different types. This can include separating your organic waste from your recyclable waste. By doing this, you can ensure that your waste is sent to the correct place for disposal.

One of the biggest benefits of waste segregation is that it can help reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills . Landfills are a major source of greenhouse gas emissions. By segregating your waste, you can help reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills and therefore help reduce your carbon footprint.

Another benefit of waste segregation is that it can help reduce waste disposal costs. By segregating your waste, you can ensure that your waste is sent to the most appropriate disposal facility. This can help to reduce the overall cost of waste disposal.

Waste segregation can also help to improve the efficiency of waste disposal. By segregating your waste, you can ensure the waste is sent to the correct facility for disposal. This can help to reduce the amount of time and resources that are required for waste disposal.

Overall, waste segregation is a great way to impact the environment positively. By segregating your waste, you can help reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills, reduce the cost of waste disposal, and improve the efficiency of waste disposal.

The Bottom Line

The importance of waste segregation cannot be overstated. By segregating waste, we can ensure that recyclable and non-recyclable materials are disposed of properly. This protects our environment and helps to reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfills.

If you’re looking for an electronic recycling center , we can help you. At Atlanta Green Recycling , we have a convenient and cost-effective e-waste disposal service that will meet your requirements . Our services are tailored to help organizations dispose of their e-waste hassle-free! We provide complete sustainable , cost-effective solutions for recycling and disposal of electronics . Contact us today to learn more and get started!

• Category: Atlanta Recycling Services

• Share full article

Advertisement

Supported by

Moscow Court Backs Treason Charge for Atom-Waste Exposer

By Michael R. Gordon

• Feb. 5, 1999

Russia's highest court today refused to drop treason charges against a retired officer who exposed nuclear pollution.

The ruling, a setback for human rights groups, prolongs the ordeal of the retired officer, Aleksandr Nikitin, who was arrested three years ago after helping to document environmental pollution by Russia's northern fleet.

Mr. Nikitin's arrest has already had a chilling effect on the willingness of Russian researchers to investigate environmental abuses by the military.

It also highlights the weaknesses of Russia's judiciary, which has been careful not to alienate the powerful security services by acquitting Mr. Nikitin or bringing the case to a close.

Mr. Nikitin's lawyers had hoped that the Supreme Court would finally dispose of the case today. But after a closed hearing, the court sent the case back to the security services in St. Petersburg for further investigation.

''It is bad news,'' said Diederik Lohman, director of the Moscow office for Human Rights Watch. ''It means this case can go on forever.''

Mr. Nikitin, a retired captain, worked for 11 years as an engineer on Soviet nuclear submarines and later served as a nuclear inspector for the Defense Ministry.

After leaving his Defense Ministry post in 1992, he became a consultant for Bellona, a Norwegian environmental organization that was established after the 1986 disaster at the Chernobyl nuclear plant in Ukraine.

Bellona has focused on northwestern Russia, where submarine accidents, radioactive storage sites and the ocean dumping of nuclear waste have prompted fears of nuclear pollution.

Mr. Nikitin angered the security services by helping to prepare a chapter on Soviet nuclear submarine accidents. His supporters say that the material in the chapter was drawn from unclassified articles published in the Russian press and that the Russian authorities were prosecuting him to discourage whistle-blowers.

But the Russian Federal Security Service, an heir to the Soviet K.G.B., charges that he revealed state secrets.

The case is broadly parallel to that of Capt. Grigory Pasko, the military journalist who is on trial in Vladivostok for helping the Japanese news media document nuclear pollution by the Pacific Fleet.

But there are some important differences. Mr. Nikitin has attracted powerful supporters, among them Vice President Al Gore and Secretary of State Madeleine k. Albright, who have protested the case to the Russian authorities.

''The case has gone on and on, and we do not see any basis for it,'' a senior American official said.

Today's ruling insured that the case would go on some more.

''There is a danger that the case of Aleksandr Nikitin will be buried in red tape,'' said Genri M. Reznik, one of his lawyers.

Mr. Nikitin's wife and daughter have moved to Canada while he battles for acquittal. His lawyers are considering an appeal to the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg, a move that would elevate the political stakes but would not necessarily lead to a quick resolution.

Frederic Hauge, the managing director of Bellona, said the Russian security services had already secured a victory of sorts: Russians are increasingly afraid of looking into the question of nuclear waste.

''People have gotten afraid of working with these issues,'' he said. ''What is open today can be secret tomorrow, and then they can be charged.''