Survey Questionnaire

I. Demographic Profile

Name (Optional): ___________________ Age: ________

Sex: Male Female Year level: ________

II. Kindly fill in a check () on the column that corresponds your answer, using the
following scales:

4 - Always 3 - Often 2 - Sometimes 1 - Never

Waste Disposal 4 3 2 1

Separation of Waste
1. I mix all the garbage in one garbage container.
2. I separate biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste.
3. I separate recyclable and non-recyclable materials.
4. I placed plastic waste in one sack.
5. I am too lazy to separate biodegradable waste from non-
biodegradable waste.
6. I do not separate my waste because it is time-consuming.
7. I keep dry and wet waste in separate containers.
8. I separate plastic wraps and papers before throwing in the
trash bin.
9. I separate non-harmful wastes from toxic and hazardous
waste.
10. I keep all of my garbage in a single garbage can.
Throwing Waste
1. I throw and left my garbage anywhere.
2. I throw my waste anywhere as long as no one see me.
3. I keep my trash in my bag when there are no trash cans.
4. I throw waste materials in common open dump.
5. I use different bins for waste disposal.
6. I throw my waste before leaving in the classroom.
7. I simply throw my waste anywhere when there are no trash
cans.
8. I am lazy in throwing my waste in the trash cans.
9. I take initiative to put unwanted trash in the garbage.
10. I pick up trashes I see and throw it in the proper bins.
Composting
1. I compost all organic waste such as fruits and vegetables from
the kitchen and garden.
2. I am aware of the different methods of composting.
3. I attended training session on how to compost.
4. I encourage my neighborhood to compost.
5. I compost food waste always.
6. I compost garden waste.
7. I use decomposed fruit and vegetable peels as fertilizer.
8. I have a compost pit at home.
9. I compost fruits, vegetables peels and garden waste to reduce
waste at home.
10. I compost even I don’t have a garden at home.

Segregation of Waste 4 3 2 1

Biodegradable Materials
1. I dispose biodegradable waste in one container.
1. I segregate my waste regularly.
2. I separate biodegradable waste such as papers, banana peels,
and food waste before throwing in the trash bins.
3. I piled biodegradable materials in one area.
4. I throw disposable styro foam containers to biodegradable
bins.
5. I know paper cups are biodegradable garbage.
6. I throw vegetable and fruit peels in biodegradable bins.
7. I throw my paper waste in biodegradable bins.
8. I throw biodegradable waste without reading the trash bin
label.
9. I throw old magazines in biodegradable bins.
10. I mix all plastic waste and food waste in one garbage bin.
Non-biodegradable Materials
1. I placed plastic waste in one container.
2. I separate non-biodegradable waste from other materials.
3. I dispose non-biodegradable waste properly.
4. I dispose plastic wraps in non-biodegradable bin.
5. I read the trash bin label before throwing plastic cups.
6. I separate plastic wraps and vegetable peel before throwing in
non-biodegradable bin.
7. I dispose old clothes in non-biodegradable bins.
8. I placed plastic bags, paper waste and old clothes in one
container.
9. I simply throw banana peel in non-biodegradable bin as long
as no one see me.
10. I do not read trash bin label when throwing my waste.
Recyclable Materials
1. I separate recyclable items for collection.
2. I like collecting recyclable materials and redesigning it into a
new products.
3. I separate plastic bottles from other materials.
4. I placed plastic bottles in one container for collection.
5. I know what recyclable waste is.
6. I segregate different kind of recyclable waste.
7. I like collecting metal cans and using them as garden pots.
8. I set up designated recycling containers at home.
9. I separate plastic containers and put it in recyclable bins.
10. I like collecting plastic bottles and making them into
decoration.

3R’s 4 3 2 1

Reduce Waste
1. I borrow, share, and/or rent things that are needed
occasionally.
2. I buy only what I need so that I will not end up throwing
away extra food.
3. I always bring packed lunch in reusable lunchbox.
4. I bring reusable water bottle to school instead of using
disposable plastic bottles.
5. I am cautious and responsible to every waste I produced.
6. I bring reusable bags or basket whenever I go to market.
7. I turn off lights and electronics when they are not in use.
8. I avoid printing unnecessary documents to reduce paper
waste.
9. I encourage my peers to practice waste reduction at school.
10. I am willing to make changes to my habits to reduce waste
in school.
Reuse Waste
1. I reuse old materials than buying new one.
2. I keep those unfilled papers and using it as a scratch.
3. I reuse washable food containers.
4. I reuse clean plastic bags.
5. I use reusable plastic water bottles.
6. I reuse scrap paper into memo pads.
7. I tend to buy new product than re-using it.
8. I reuse grocery bags.
9. I re-used plastic bottle container as long as it is still reusable.
10. I reuse my old notebook for taking notes.
Recycle Waste
1. I make decors out of plastic wrappers.
2. I redesign waste materials into a new product.
3. I ignore the importance of recycling.
4. I use plastic bottles as an art works.
5. I love making crafts made my recyclable materials.
6. I see no reason to recycle.
7. Recycling is too much of a hassle to bother with.
8. I feel guilty if I do not recycle.
9. I tend to recycle plastic bottles into creative way.
10. I help my environment by recycling.