Buhay Lupa:

Rehabilitating
Coal-Contaminated
Soils in Lamao,
Bataan
Coal-fired power plants are a major contributor to soil
contamination worldwide. This project proposal aims to offer a
comprehensive and sustainable approach to soil rehabilitation,
providing a promising solution for communities affected by this
issue in Lamao, Bataan.
Meet Our Team

Marteja, Irvin Malimata, Maria Gonora, James Rubio, John Michael Calawod, Jomico
Christian Elena Andrei

Reyes, Arny Mae Mijos, Alwyn Ryan G.

Topic Outline
I. Project Background

A. SWOT Analysis

II. Objectives

III. Scope and Delimitation

IV. Review of Related Literature

V. Workplan or Framework

VI. Methodology

VII. Expected outputs/outcomes

VIII.Proposed Budget

IX.Reference
Project Background: SWOT Analysis
Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities

Expertise in environmental High cost of research and Growing public awareness of the
rehabilitation, availability of development, the complexity negative environmental impact of
cutting-edge technology, and of the rehabilitation process, industrial activities, increasing
the growing demand for eco- and limited data on the long- support from government and
friendly solutions. term effectiveness of such non-governmental organizations,
projects. and the potential for new
partnerships with stakeholders.

Threats

Resistance from some coal-fired powerplants corporations, regulations that favor profit over environmental
concerns, and the lack of public knowledge on the negative effects of soil contamination.
Objectives
1 Develop a 2 Ensure long-term
comprehensive
and sustainable
approach
Identify and integrate
innovative technologies
and techniques into the
rehabilitation process.
3 Empower local communities
effectiveness
Design a monitoring
and evaluation system
that can assess the
quality of the
rehabilitation process
over time.

Engage and educate local communities on the importance

of soil rehabilitation and involve them in the rehabilitation
process.
Scope and Delimitation

Inclusions Exclusions

• Identification of contaminated sites • Remediation of toxic substances other than coal

• Intensive site assessment • Rehabilitation of sites that have undergone

• Comprehensive and sustainable rehabilitation plan previous rehabilitation processes

• • Rehabilitation of sites with severe soil

Development of a monitoring and evaluation system
contamination issues that require specialized
remediation processes
Related Literature Review
1 Assessment of Biochar
Application and Soil Formulation
A Comprehensive Approach to For Rehabilitating Coal Mine
Investigating and Rehabilitating 2 Tailings in South Africa
Contaminated Sites: A Case This study evaluated the effectiveness of
Study of the Saganoseki NSR using biochar and soil amendments in
Site remediating coal mine tailings in South
Africa. Results indicate that biochar and soil
This case study explores the comprehensive
amendments improved the quality of mine
approach taken by the Japanese government
tailings by enhancing water holding capacity
in rehabilitating the Saganoseki NSR, a site
and nutrient content.
contaminated with heavy metals and dioxins.
The rehabilitation plan included a detailed
site assessment and a risk-based approach
to soil contaminant remediation, providing a
guideline for other countries facing similar
issues.
 Phytoremediation: A Promising
3 Approach for Revegetation and
Restoration of Degraded,
Contaminated Soil Ecosystems

This review article highlights the potential of

Related Literature phytoremediation, a process that uses plants
to remove or stabilize toxic pollutants, for
Review rehabilitating contaminated soils. The study
suggests that phytoremediation can be a
cost-effective and sustainable approach to
soil rehabilitation.
 Workplan or Framework
Phase 1: Preliminary Assessment Phase 2: Implementation
Identify and prioritize contaminated
sites, conduct an initial assessment
of the soil, and develop a site-
specific rehabilitation plan.
Implement the rehabilitation plan,
including soil amendment,
phytoremediation, and other
innovative techniques, while
ensuring safety and minimizing
environmental impact.
Phase 3: Monitoring and
Evaluation
Evaluate the success of the
rehabilitation plan using soil and
vegetation sampling, chemical
analyses and other methods and
create a report analyzing the
effectiveness.
Methodology
Rehabilitation
Implement the rehabilitation plan, which will
include amendments and soil stabilization
methods, phytoremediation, and other
innovative approaches based on the site's
condition and the results of previous
assessments.
1 Site Selection and Assessment
Conduct field surveys to identify potential
2 contaminated sites and assess the extent of
contamination using soil and water sampling.
An initial rehabilitation plan will be
developed using the data gathered from
these surveys.
3 Monitoring and Evaluation
Develop a monitoring and evaluation plan to
assess the effectiveness of the rehabilitation
process and ensure that the site is safe for
human activity and the environment.
Expected Output
Improved Soil Quality Community Assent Innovative Technologies

The rehabilitation of The project will engage The innovative technologies

contaminated sites will result communities in the that will be developed as part
in improved soil fertility and rehabilitation process, of the project will transform
structure, reduced soil toxicity providing them with the way contaminated soil sites
and increased plant growth. opportunities to participate in are rehabilitated.
environmental management
and awareness.
Proposed Budget
Site Assessment and Planning P50,000

Site Rehabilitation Implementation P300,000

Monitoring and Evaluation P100,000

Personnel and Consultancy Fees P250,000

Equipment and Supplies P100,000

Total P800,000
References
Chen, B., & He, X. (2013). "Application of biochar for the remediation of contaminated soils: A review".
Chemosphere, 89(3), 1301-1312.

Ministry of the Environment Government of Japan (2020). "Comprehensive Remediation and Rehabilitation
Plan for the Saganoseki NSR Site". Ministry of the Environment Government of Japan.

Tong, S., Wang, J., Sun, Y., Liu, Y., & Liu, X. (2019). "Phytoremediation: A promising approach for
revegetation and restoration of degraded, contaminated soil ecosystems". Environmental Science and
Pollution Research, 26(8), 7387-7398.