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Project: Road Towards A Green Environment

I. Summary of the Programme

The world has a great advantage from the use of polymers since approximately 1600 BC when the
ancient Mesoamericans first exercised natural rubber into balls, figures, bands, and such. The
invention of plastic in 1907 was considered a breakthrough, it has been observed that man relied
increasingly on the use of plastic and it soon became omnipresent in human’s daily lives. Plastic
is indeed responsible for countless facets of the modern life humanity experienced today— from
health, leisure activities, shelter, and numerous areas that humanity can benefit from. For numerous
years, humans only perceived the benefits of plastic and knew little knowledge of the damaging
consequences for human health, natural ecosystems, and the climate. Not long after as a span of
years it has been found that plastic has an intense impact not just on human health and life but also
the world and other living things that reside in it. This therefore became widely recognized as one
of the major problems and pressing environmental issues humanity has been continuously facing,
as rapidly increasing production of disposable plastic products overwhelms the world’s ability to
deal with them.
Plastic is indeed widely used nowadays because of its various applications that benefit human
lives. However, just like all products, when it’s disposed improperly and irresponsibly— plastic
will cause various negative impacts on the environment. The world is expanding and developing
from time to time, therefore we produce more waste than ever before, and treating waste is
something that will leave us still unable to fulfil our desire to have a sustainable development. If
humans won’t take preventive action to tackle this plastic pollution, issues, and problem— then
this is going to be with us for a long time.
The STI San Francisco, Agusan del Sur established the Project: Run Towards a Green
Environment that serves as a significant venue for student’s actions and movement towards
protecting, safeguarding, and conserving the environment for the future generations to come. In
this the students and teachers will be embedded with the proper knowledge, skills, attitudes,
behaviours, values, and more importantly connected plastic waste management practises in their
daily life and also to the entire school community. The aim for this programme is to educate
students and citizens, and provide various activities and movements that will serve as an eye-
opener for change. There are various plastic related activities that are planned and carried out
throughout the program. It aims to change the attitudes, values and behaviours of the school
students, teachers, stakeholders, citizens and also improve the ecosystem of the school and
community as well.

II. Background Information

he STI San Francisco, Agusan del Sur implement and conduct the Project: Road Towards Green
Environment in order to promote and disseminate knowledge and environmental awareness among
the students, teachers, and the numerous participants of the programme by inculcating the value of
“Pagka-malikasan” or the Filipinos love of nature; through learning and active engagement on
environment related activities and programs. This programmes aims to solve the lingering

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environmental issues and problems that arises particularly on the wide-range effect kg plastic
wastes from the school and the communities where learners resides.

III. Period Time of the Programme

The Project: Road Towards a Green Environment was crafted and implemented during the school
year 2018-2019 through the collaborative effort of the teachers and staff, students, and
stakeholders of STI San Francisco Agusan del Sur.
The program generally aims to educate the entire students in the school on how to Reduce, Reuse,
and Recycle the unwanted waste that could be found in the school and neighbouring areas. In
addition, the program was implemented with the participation of the community during the clean-
up drives, government agencies such as the Department of Environment and Schools Organization
(DENR), Philippine National Police (PNP), and the Local Government Unit of San Francisco
Agusan del Sur.

IV. Key knowledge, Skills, Attitudes/Values, and Behaviours that will be Developed
The Project: Road Towards a Green Environment aims for a better environment. Through this
programme the students, teachers, non-teaching staff, and willing participants of STI San
Francisco Agusan del Sur are able to develop and gain the following key knowledge, skills, values,
and behaviours:

o Raise awareness on the responsible involvement of learners in their environment as well

as awareness among the willing participants on the importance of environmental protection
and conservation
o Understand the wide-range impacts of pollution on both human and environmental health
and how every day small actions can lessen the problem
o Create desire to the participants to be actively involved in collaboration with others to
safeguard the environment and to solve the lingering problems and issues due to plastic
pollution
o Stimulate interest for maintaining a well-balanced environment and for acquiring skills that
shows intense protection and care as well as environmental awareness
o The participants especially the student will acquire thinking skills that they can use in their
daily lives, and use these knowledge in order to solve the plastic problems
o Learn skills, train, and practice numerous habits in order to achieve goals, namely,
regarding utilities, renewable and recyclable material
o This will help the students acquire leadership skills in their full potential by creating both
formal and informal opportunities, working in teams, and practicing leadership qualities
o This also cultivates ethics and spirituality in the students to be able to face the challenges
and problems that will be faced in adulthood, so they can resolve conflicts harmoniously
o Students will be able to practise proper waste disposal behaviours on how to manage plastic
waste

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V. Activities

i. Strategies of Implementation
The allied partners, teachers, staff, and students conducted a planning and conference on the
following:

o Seek and observed the main problems in the school and community
o Identify the environmental issues and problems of plastics in school where students reside
and also in the community
o Discuss the questions and problems as well as identify the possible ways on how to handle
the problem
o Crafting of an action plan to be able to implement the Project: Road Towards a Green
Environment through various environmental programs and activities
o Strengthen the partnership through active coordination with the allied government agencies
concerned with the conduct of the project

ii. Activities of the Implementation

a. Conduction of Orientation
The participants in this project conduct a school-based orientation for the youth; about
“Environmental Importance, Protection, and Conservation”. This contains mission, vision, and the
mandated programs and activities that help promote environmental awareness, conservation, and
protection as well as youth leadership.
Moreover, the students and visitors were encouraged to take part of the implemented activities and
be a member of the youth movement.

b. Construction of Building “School Green Bulletin”

The “School Green Bulletin” is a project in which a huge sized bulletin board is placed in the
school entrance and walkways where it’s free of obstruction and eye catching— intended for the
teachers, students, visitors, and passer-by to see and observe.
The construction of the “School Green Bulletin” was initiated and sponsored by the School Board
of Management, Parent-Teacher Association, School Alumni Association and Non-Governmental
Organizations (NGO’s). The main purpose of this “School Green Bulletin” is to spread or
disseminate and provide knowledge about environmental education and awareness to the school
community as well as to the local communities such as school authorities, stakeholders, and
parents to be able to create a conducive atmosphere by honing to practise sustainable ways of life.
With this project, the “School Green Bulletin” is able to disseminate the message in a wide-range
aspect about the importance of environmental preservation and conservation throughout the school
communities, especially displaying the various environmental information and knowledge about
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plastic usage and waste management system along this “School Green Bulletin”. This became one
of the top priorities since plastic pollution is one of the phenomenal threats in our world nowadays;
and so with help and efforts from teachers, students, and NGO’s the “School Green Bulletin” has
characteristics and functions to practise the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle). In adopting the
3Rs method; the students and teachers will be educated gradually on environmentally responsible
consumer behaviour. The 3Rs may look like a small effort but it’s best to remember that small
actions bring great impact. Every action to reduce, reuse, and recycle will definitely contribute
towards reducing global warming, marine litter, and other various environmental issues and
problems that affect the sustainability of our world.

c. Building a “Waste Talent Sustainable Room Corner”

The “Waste Talent Sustainable Room Corner” aims to nurture and nourish the students' skills and
talents in art as well as improving their creativity and thinking skills. The creative and sustainable
corner that will be constructed in the unused 304 room will allow the students to use various waste
materials (e.g. plastic, bottles, straw, etc.) to create and design various artworks (made of waste)
and patterns of useful items that can be demonstrated, displayed in classrooms, and used as
costumes in school activities. The form teacher will lead the students to this “Creative and
Innovative Sustainable Room Corner”. This activity will definitely increase awareness of
managing plastic waste wisely and effectively.

d. The “PlasBer” Project (Plastic-Rubber Project)

The “PlasBer Project” initiative was a simple, creative, and enjoyable project that helped raise
student’s awareness of management of non-biodegradable rubbish such as plastic and rubber
waste. The “PlasBer '' consists of old rubber tires that are painted and constructed in different
materials that are human beneficial, and plastics that are packed tightly in a clean and dry, non-
biodegradable waste. These tires and bottles can then be used as building materials to create
alternative garden and house furniture, insulated fences and walls.
In our schools, the students and teachers are tasked and taught to collect unused rubber tires and
paint in various attractive patterns to be able to use it as a barrier or protection for growing plants,
and plastic waste at home and stuff to put all these into 1.5L plastic bottles to make fences and
bricks to utilize as borders or fences in the school garden.

e. The “X Bag” School Campaign

Through the implementation of “X Bag” school campaigns at school’s various corners such as
canteen, classroom, and respective offices— this therefore can reduce the school’s plastic usage
by reducing the consumption and reusing items. The “No plastic policy” shall be observed in the
school so that students and teachers can practice this action be it outside or inside the school
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f. Join a “Joint Clean-up”

The entire school is ready and determined in protecting the planet. Therefore, the school joined a
joint “clean-up” activity every year and worked together with the various school’s partners. In
addition, the school is also building a clean-up crew with an active participation and involvement
from the school teachers and students in the local community to contribute to a cleaner and
healthier community.

VI. Propose Programme for Monitoring and Evaluation Mechanisms

The implementation of the Project: Road Towards a Green Environment in the STI San Francisco,
Agusan del Sur was monitored and evaluated by the assigned school committee and assigned
members. On the other hand, the effectivity of the various programme activities set for the students
were checked by the assigned school advisers, school heads, and assigned faculty and staff.
The outcomes of the implementation of Project: Road Towards a Green Community and planned
activities and projects in this programme brought significant results on the environment. Based on
the acquired conclusion on the qualitative research conducted on the “Analysis and Documentation
of the Effectiveness of Project and Activities in STI San Francisco, Agusan del Sur”, the project
is highly effective in reducing plastic wastes that may affect the environment and human health.
Therefore, the project as well as its various activities is highly recommended because it reduces a
great amount of plastic waste. Therefore, it reduces the negative impact of plastic wastes to the
environment, and subsequently it is highly effective in reducing plastic waste in the school,
household, and community which causes negative impacts on humans and animals; as well as the
other living organisms in the world.

VII. Benefits, Impacts, and Positive Outcome of the Programme

1. The implementation of various environmental projects and activities leads the teachers and
student to become more familiar with the school’s official slogan “Road Towards a Green
Environment” which has been consistently cultivated and embedded in their daily practices
and everyday life
2. The student community of STI San Francisco, Agusan del Sur has become more aware of the
environmental problems
3. The practise of proper plastic disposals and plastic activities in the school significantly,
reduced the negative impacts of plastics in the health of the citizens, plants, and animals and
other living organisms
4. Relatively reduce a large amount of plastic waste generated in the school and communities
where the student resides
5. The students and citizens will become better oriented on the Proper Waste Management
through applying the 3R’s: Reduce, Reused, and Recycle
6. The implementation of this project programme encourages the citizens to take part in the
programs and activities that promotes a plastic free environment through clean up drives and
consistent practice of 3R’s

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7. The students and onlookers will learn more about the status of our ecology, the environmental
issues and concerns, and most importantly on how to plan and take actions in order to solve
these issues and concerns
8. Strengthened partnerships among the school and towards its stakeholders
9. Create awareness on environmental issues and concerns that drastically contribute to global
warming and climate change
10. The student will acquire and learn various skills and knowledge that’s highly necessary in their
future jobs and professions

VIII. Plan for Sustainability and Plan for Scaling-up/Expansion

i. Plan for Sustainability

For the sustainability of the programme, the students of STI San Francisco, Agusan del Sur had
played a significant role and took shared responsibility to make the project possible, the school's
allied partners ensured this project's success and the need to further improve. The management
plan with strategic plan and tactical plan is highly needed in the future to ensure that the project
can run for long term in a year to ensure that there’s no more issues and problems in STI San
Francisco, Agusan del Sur. The school is also planning to tap more partners in the Local
Government Unit and Non-Government Organizations in order to strongly sustain the resources
that’s needed for a wide implementation of the environmental programs and activities.

ii. Plan for Scaling-up or Expansion

The STI San Francisco, Agusan del Sur as a sole upper secondary school is trying to sustain the
environment not only in the school's own area because the school has come to decide that they’re
trying to expand the project to other nearby schools and districts that have been facing the same
dilemma in solving the plastic problem. The school is also starting to plan another five years (5)
of the School Environment Management Plan that aims to enhance the school’s curriculum in the
aspect of environment education across subjects for a long-term teaching strategy.
The allied partners of the STI propose a future partnership to make the whole community of San
Francisco, Agusan del Sur a stress-free and beautiful environment with the intervention of plastic
waste. Therefore, various preparations and funding from the allied partners are needed and given
to ensure the project can expand more effectively and disseminate the positive value and energy
around the world.

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