Computer Systems

Servicing 11
Quarter 3
Self-Learning Module 11
Practicing 3R’s Environmental Policies
Development Team of the Self-Learning Module
Writer: Ronald S. Bobis
Editor: Lerma I. Cantanero
Reviewers: Felix C. Vergara Jr.
Illustrator: Name
Layout Artist: Name
Management Team: Ma. Evalou Concepcion A. Agustin
OIC-Schools Division Superintendent
Aurelio G. Alfonso EdD
OIC-Assistant Schools Division Superintendent
Victor M. Javeña EdD
Chief, School Governance and Operations Division and
OIC-Chief, Curriculum Implementation Division
Education Program Supervisors

Librada L. Agon EdD (EPP/TLE/TVL/TVE)

Liza A. Alvarez (Science/STEM/SSP)
Bernard R. Balitao (AP/HUMSS)
Joselito E. Calios (English/SPFL/GAS)
Norlyn D. Conde EdD (MAPEH/SPA/SPS/HOPE/A&D/Sports)
Wilma Q. Del Rosario (LRMS/ADM)
Ma. Teresita E. Herrera EdD (Filipino/GAS/Piling Larang)
Perlita M. Ignacio PhD (EsP)
Dulce O. Santos PhD (Kindergarten/MTB-MLE)
Teresita P. Tagulao EdD (Mathematics/ABM)
 EXPECTATIONS

A. know the 3Rs environmental policies;

B. describe the 3Rs environmental policies; and
C. appreciate the 3Rs environmental policies.

PRETEST

Direction: Read each statement below carefully. Write T if the statement is

TRUE. Write F if the statement is FALSE.

_____________1. The "3Rs." are also referred to as the concept of reducing

waste, reusing, and recycling resources and goods.

_____________2. In the waste hierarchy, learning to reuse products or repurpose

them for use other than what they are intended for is important. Reuse
products and objects so that after the first cycle they have longer life cycles
and do not get thrown away.
_____________3. Recycling is the second step of the waste hierarchy. Recycling
means that it can once again be converted into a raw material that can be
transformed into a new piece.

_____________4. Because the amount of waste thrown into the atmosphere will
be greatly decreased, the chances of transmitting toxins will also decrease. It
automatically reduces the emission and pollution levels of greenhouse gases.

_____________5. The primary purpose of the 3R principle is to reduce the use

of new resources and energy, making resource use more efficient. By utilizing
the resources already available that are used several times, reprocessed, or
completely reduced, it encourages resource quality.
 RECAP
In the previous module, you have learned about 5S principles. The 5S strategy
was never intended to be a one-time occurrence, but a continuing series. This is
significant since early achievements in 5S can pave the way for problems. In the Sort
process, if open space becomes usable, but afterwards, tools and materials can fill
the space gradually without any coordination, the result may be an even greater
mess. As a regular part of normal work, the solution is to apply the 5S ideas over
and over. That is why it is so important to keep up. You were made aware that 5S
shows us how to plan a task. Quality and efficiency room by identification and
recycling of used products, Maintenance of the region and goods, and maintenance
of the new order. This module tackles about practicing 3Rs environmental policies,
where you will know the 3Rs hierarchy, and importance 0f 3Rs environmental
policies and each explanation.’

LESSON

The three R's-reduce, reuse and recycle-all help reduce the amount of waste
that we throw away. They save natural resources, space, and electricity for landfills.
Plus, land and resources that communities must use to dispose of waste in landfills
are saved by the three R's. Owing to environmental restrictions and public
opposition, it has become difficult and more costly to find a new landfill.

The "3Rs." are also referred to as the concept of reducing waste, reusing, and
recycling resources and goods. Reducing means choosing to use items with care to
minimize the amount of waste generated. Reuse includes regular use of objects or
parts of items that still have components that are available. Recycling involves using
waste as a resource itself. Waste minimization can be accomplished efficiently by
concentrating mainly on "reduce," followed by "reuse" and then "recycle." the first of
the 3Rs.

The First R-Reduce

Reduce- To make or use less of something smaller, resulting in a smaller amount of
waste. The principle of reducing what is created and what is consumed is vital to the
hierarchy of waste. If there is less waste, so there is less to recycle or reuse. The
reasoning behind it is easy to understand. The 'reducing' method starts with an
appraisal of what you are using, and what it is used for.

Here are some of the things you can do to reduce waste:

• Use Old Parts from Existing Computers.

• buy used parts rather than pay the extra money for parts that are brand
new.
• Do not Buy Unnecessary Parts.
• To minimize paper wastage, print on both sides of the paper.
• Use paperless methods to communicate.

The Second R- Reuse

Reuse -to use again or more than once. You may have a box of items that you keep
that are broken or that you do not have a need for you to hang on and find some use
for them in-case; or you can find sales on old furniture or go trash picking and get
stuff that you can refinish-you are working to reuse the item in either case. In the
waste hierarchy, learning to reuse products or repurpose them for use other than
what they are intended for is important. Reuse products and objects so that after the
first cycle they have longer life cycles and do not get thrown away. You may either
reuse such goods for your own use or donate them so that they can be used by
others.
Here are some of the things you can do to reuse waste:

• Convert Old CD-ROM to CD Player Music

• Save the fans, heatsinks, LEDs, switches, and similar items for use on various
occasions later.
• Turn an old hard drive into an external hard drive.
• On an old computer, students who want to learn how to repair computers
might practice. They will harvest components to add to their custom-built
computers from it.
• Repair damaged items.

The Third R- Recycle

Recycle - to convert materials/waste into reusable material. Recycling is the last

step of the waste hierarchy. Recycling means that it can once again be converted into
a raw material that can be transformed into a new piece. There are very few items on
the planet, however, which cannot be recycled. One must consider what goods can
be recycled and what they cannot. It can be the first step towards successful recycling
by carefully selecting the items that can be recycled.

Here are some of the things you can do to recycle waste:

• Repair and Resell Computers.

• Combine Used Computer Parts to Make “New” Computers.
• Turn Them into Fun DIY Projects.

Benefits of the ‘Reduce, Reuse, Recycle’ Waste Hierarchy

• Because the amount of waste thrown into the atmosphere will be greatly
decreased, the chances of transmitting toxins will also decrease. It
automatically reduces the emission and pollution levels of greenhouse gases.
• The Waste Hierarchy removes the practice of unsafe handling of waste, i.e.,
haphazardly burning waste and garbage in an unregulated way. Instead, it
helps us to handle waste in an eco-friendly way, reducing the chance of
environmental harm.
• The primary purpose of the 3R principle is to reduce the use of new resources
and energy, making resource use more efficient. By utilizing the resources
already available that are used several times, reprocessed, or completely
reduced, it encourages resource quality.
• As the resources available on hand are used and unnecessary use is
minimized, this leads to more balanced energy use. It encourages not only
energy and money, but also the atmosphere to be sustainable.
• It supports the production of green technologies, which are ways of creating
healthier, safer waste disposal practices, while reducing the effect on the
ecosystem and all ecosystems.

Those three R's are: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. The best way to have a positive effect
on our world is by these three. It is necessary to put these into effect, because
 landfill space is running out rapidly, plastic waste is growing in our oceans, and
our climate is degrading at a faster rate.

ACTIVITIES

A. Direction: List down 3Rs environmental policies and give its meaning and
example.

3Rs Meaning Example

1.

2.

3.

B. Direction. Imagine you are inside the computer laboratory. List down steps
on how you can apply 3Rs.

WRAP-UP

This module talked about the 3Rs hierarchy, and importance 0f 3Rs
environmental policies. Those three R's are: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. The best way
to have a positive effect on our world is by these three. It is necessary to put these
into effect, because landfill space is running out rapidly, plastic waste is growing
in our oceans, and our climate is degrading at a faster rate.

In addition, the "3Rs." are also referred to as the concept of reducing waste,
reusing, and recycling resources and goods. Reducing means choosing to use items
with care to minimize the amount of waste generated. Reuse includes regular use of
objects or parts of items that still have components that are available. Recycling
involves using waste as a resource itself. Waste minimization can be accomplished
efficiently by concentrating mainly on "reduce," followed by "reuse" and then
"recycle." the first of the 3Rs.

Now, it is time for you to shine by sharing your own thoughts and ideas. There
are blank spaces provided below so you can share it through the following guide
questions:

• Would you be able to make use of this knowledge obtained in this module?
In what scenario would it be?
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

• Will you apply it personally or in the future when you are already working
for a company? What scenario that would be?
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

VALUING

DIRECTION: Read and answer the following questions carefully in two to three
sentences each number.

1. What do you think are the importance of 3Rs environmental policies?

___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

2. How will you use the knowledge you acquired about 3Rs environmental
policies?
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

3. Cite a situation in which you can apply the knowledge of understanding 3Rs
environmental policies.
___________________________________________________________________
 ___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

POSTTEST

Direction: Enumerate the following.

1. Three (3) things you can do to reduce waste.

2. Three (3) things you can do to reduce waste.

3. Three (3) things you can do to reduce waste.

https://www.conserve-energy-future.com/reduce-reuse-recycle.php
Google.” Use 5s to organize data space in your computer” January 19, 2021. •
Environment/Disposal/Recycling
https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/The_Computer_Revolution/Computers_and_ •
Google.” Five S tutorial” Accessed January 19, 2021 •
three-r-s
https://www.naturalhomebrands.com/blogs/news/the-importance-of-the-
Google.” What is 5s” Accessed January 18, 2021 •
References
Pre-Test
1. T
2. T
3. F
4. T
5. T
Post-Test
1.
• Use Old Parts from Existing Computers.
• buy used parts rather than pay the extra money for parts that are
brand new.
• Do not Buy Unnecessary Parts.
• To minimize paper wastage, print on both sides of the paper.
• Use paperless methods to communicate.
2.
• Convert Old CD-ROM to CD Player Music
• Save the fans, heatsinks, LEDs, switches, and similar items for use
on various occasions later.
• Turn an old hard drive into an external hard drive.
• On an old computer, students who want to learn how to repair
computers might practice. They will harvest components to add to
their custom-built computers from it.
• Repair damaged items.
3.
• Repair and Resell Computers.
• Combine Used Computer Parts to Make “New” Computers.
• Turn Them into Fun DIY Projects.
KEY TO CORRECTION