Solid Waste Management Narrative Report

S.Y. 2016-2017

The unsound management of solid waste is one of the most serious environmental problems, given its high
negative impact on natural resources and human health. Therefore, it is necessary to foster a culture at schools, aimed at
alleviating the environmental and social problem caused by trash.

This project holds that the way to address Conrado P. Macapinlac Sr. High School waste problem is by educating
the students, heightening environmental awareness from an early school age. The implementation of environmental
education programs at schools will help to drive the necessary changes in environmental policies regarding the
management of urban solid waste.

Goals

1. To elevate environmental awareness at schools and to improve the conditions, quality of life and health of
students as school waste is a source of disease and latent pollution.
2. To implement the Zero Waste at My School program positioning it as a proven, innovative and viable educational
model for teaching and learning on a new approach to waste management, contributing to creating more
environmentally respectful citizens.

Main activities

The following activities will be carried out, based on an environmental evaluation at the schools:

 Specialized training on separation and recycling for teachers and students.

 Design and development of didactic material, with content review.
 Infrastructure consisting of seven plastic containers, colored according to the international standard, to install
“green points” (collection centers) at the participating schools.
 Separation and recycling workshops for practical learning on the new culture, aimed at the school community as a
whole.

Results

Thanks to the supporting teaching system, the project will facilitate the adoption of appropriate waste separation habits at
the schools and enable an awareness of the importance of recycling as a fundamental element for the conservation of
natural resources.

Prepared by Noted by

Gerlyn S. Cortez Antonia C. Labos

Science Coordinator School Head