Planet HERO : (Helping Earth Recover through 0 e-waste): A Web

Application for E-Waste Donation in Lipa City towards Sustainable

Green Community

Presented by:
MARIEL C. LAYLAY

Adviser
ALICE M. LACORTE, DIT

May 13, 2023

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Chapter I

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 Introduction
• Electronic waste, or e-waste, is a global issue that has significant
environmental impact, particularly for landfills and potential health
hazards. E-waste is a type of waste generated from discarded
electronic devices such as computers, smartphones, and
televisions, and it contains hazardous materials such as lead,
cadmium, and mercury that can contaminate soil and water,
causing harm to both the environment and human health (Wang &
Chen, 2018). According to the Global E-waste Monitor 2020
report, the world generated 53.6 million metric tonnes of e-waste
in 2019, with only 17.4% properly collected and recycled (Baldé et
al., 2020).

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 Introduction
• The electronic waste or e-waste has become a major global problem, as the
increase in electronic devices usage and the short lifespan of these devices lead
to environmental degradation and health risks. In the Philippines, e-waste
management is a significant challenge due to the lack of awareness, inadequate
regulations, and limited facilities for proper disposal. This capstone project aims
to address these issues by developing a web application for e-waste donation in
Lipa City.

• The purpose of this project is to provide a platform for the citizens of Lipa City
to donate their e-waste in an eco-friendly manner, reducing the amount of e-
waste that ends up in landfills or improperly disposed of. By doing so, we aim
to help the city in its efforts towards a more sustainable and environmentally
conscious community.

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 Objectives of the Study
1.2 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY
1.2.1 General Objective
• The main objective of this study is to develop a web application that
facilitates e-waste donation in Lipa City and promotes responsible e-waste
disposal.

1.2.2 Specific Objectives

The specific objectives of the study are:
• To develop a user-friendly web application for convenient e-waste
donation.
• To provide educational resources to raise awareness on carbon footprint
and responsible e-waste disposal.

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 Objectives of the Study

• To provide a tool for monitoring user behavior in terms of e-waste

management.

• To Adhere to the ISO/IEC 2510 software evaluation standards in

developing the web application, which include:
Functional Suitability;
Performance Efficiency;
Compatibility;
Usability;
Security;
Maintainability; and
Portability

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 Scope, Limitations and Delimitations of the Study

• Planet HERO accepts e-waste from individuals and small

organizations in Lipa City, Philippines via the web app.
Large organizations cannot donate due to logistical and
financial limits. Focuses on donation request and approval,
with limitations including carbon footprint and
technical/financial constraints for web app development.
The study assesses the web app's impact on responsible e-
waste disposal and carbon footprint in Lipa City.
Planet HERO facilitates e-waste donation. The app aim to
manage personal e-waste by donating for reuse, but not
eliminate all e-waste.
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 Significance (or Importance) of the Study
The purpose of this project is to provide a platform for the citizens of Lipa City to
donate their e-waste in an eco-friendly manner, reducing the amount of e-waste that
ends up in landfills or improperly disposed of. By doing so, we aim to help the city in
its efforts towards a more sustainable and environmentally conscious community.
• 1.3.1 To the current system developers. Data and Computed Carbon Footprint of
donation App can be a monotonous task for developers. The proposed system can
help current developers to lessen their job on manually computing and donating e-
waste.
• 1.3.2 To the end users. Having an accurate data information from the donor to
new system application can significantly improve reliability of the system. The end
users or Donor will not be hard to donate the e-waste.
• 1.3.3 Lipa City Community can learn about the importance of proper e-waste
disposal and recycling, participate in community involvement and environmental
advocacy, and contribute to a cleaner and healthier environment

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Chapter II

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 Conceptual Literature
Web applications for e-waste management (Chavan & Sharma, 2018).

A study on E-waste management system in India (Kajalben Patel, 2021)

Web applications for e-waste recycling, (Kahhat et al., 2018).

eWaste Project, a web application developed in Australia to facilitate the donation of

used electronic devices (Mwakalonge et al., 2019).

E-waste Exchange, a web application developed in the United States to connect

donors with non-profit organizations in need of electronic devices (Sinnappan & Kumar,
2018).

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 Related Literature
Title Year Important ideas Why this study is
of this topic related to your
study? What is
gap?
“E-waste Bautista and Espejo The authors Challenges in e-waste
management are identified in the
management in the (2018) highlighted the study, while PLANET HERO aims
to encourage e-waste donation
Philippines: increasing amount of and promote green computing for
Challenges and e-waste generated in sustainable development.

opportunities” the country due to the The web app may not fully address
rapid growth of the policy and regulatory issues
related to e-waste management in
electronics industry the Philippines, despite its
usefulness in promoting green tech
and the lack of and encouraging donation.
effective e-waste Systemic challenges may remain
unaddressed.
management
practices.

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 Related Literature
Title Year Important ideas Why this study is
of this topic related to your
study? What is
gap?
“A comprehensive Arora and Singh The authors stressed Both study focuses on e-
waste management .
review of e-waste (2019) the importance of a PLANET HERO offers a
management regulatory framework targeted solution for e-waste
for e-waste management in Lipa City,
practices in management with Philippines.
developing extended producer The study does not cover
countries” responsibility, waste economic opportunities that
arise from managing e-
segregation, and waste, like job creation or
proper disposal circular economy
methods. They also development, which should
be factored in to build
suggested efficient e-waste
sustainable practices management methods.
like recycling and
waste-to-energy
technologies.

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 Related Literature
Title Year Important ideas Why this study is
of this topic related to your
study? What is
gap?
both focus on e-waste
“A comprehensive Jimenez, Pacheco, emphasizes the
management practices in the
importance of proper e-
e-waste and Cordero waste management in
Philippines.

management (2021) educational institutions. The study solely focuses on e-

waste management practices at
framework for the The authors highlighted UST, which may not be
University of Santo the challenges faced by applicable to the context of Lipa
UST in managing its e- City. Although it provides a
Tomas (UST) “ waste and
framework for university-level e-
waste management, it lacks
recommended a system specific recommendations for
for e-waste collection, city-level management.
segregation, and
disposal that adheres to
environmental
regulations and best
practices.

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 Related Literature
Title Author / Year Important ideas Why this study is
of this topic related to your
study? What is
gap?
“Exploring the Jaranilla-Sanchez, This study explored Both studies focus on the
topic of e-waste donation
feasibility of e- P. A. (2019) the feasibility of e- programs and their potential
waste donation waste donation for promoting sustainable
programs in the practices and creating
programs in the Philippines. The environmentally friendly
Philippines. study found that e-
communities.
The e-waste disposal
Environmental waste donation systems of the city of Lipa
Development“ programs can be a or of the studied area are
not well studied and do not
viable solution to work. By designing an e-
reduce e-waste and waste delivery web
application, the study aims
promote digital to close this gap. This web
inclusion in the application can help create a
Philippines but sustainable and eco-friendly
community by managing e-
require significant waste properly and
public education and promoting recycling and
awareness. reuse habits.

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 Related Literature
Title Author / Year Important ideas Why this study is
of this topic related to your
study? What is
gap?
“The potential of e- Macatangay, R. This study assessed Both studies explore the
concept of repurposing or
waste donation for (2019) the potential of e- donating electronic waste to
digital inclusion in waste donation for bridge the digital divide and
digital inclusion in the promote environmental
the Philippines. Philippines. The sustainability.
Journal of study found that e-
Lack of research or practical
initiatives focused on e-
Environmental waste donation can waste donation specifically
Science and provide electronic in Lipa City, Philippines, and
the need to develop a web
Management“ devices to application to facilitate the
marginalized process and promote a
sustainable green
communities and community in that area.
promote digital There may also be a lack of
inclusion but requires awareness or understanding
of the environmental and
policy interventions social benefits of e-waste
and infrastructure donation and the potential
improvements. for it to promote sustainable
development in the
community.

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 Synthesis
• The related literature provides an in-depth overview
of e-waste management practices and the challenges
faced by different countries and regions in managing
e-waste. The literature emphasizes the need for
effective e-waste management practices that prioritize
sustainability, such as recycling, recovery of valuable
materials, and eco-design. It also highlights the need
for a comprehensive e-waste management plan that
includes policies and regulations, capacity building,
public awareness, and technological innovation.

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 Synthesis
• Bautista and Espejo (2018) and Arora and Singh (2019) stress the
importance of a comprehensive e-waste management plan for the
Philippines, including policies, capacity building, public awareness,
technological innovation, and a regulatory framework with extended
producer responsibility, waste segregation, and proper disposal methods.
Jimenez et al. (2021) propose an e-waste framework for UST emphasizing
proper management in educational institutions and suggesting a system for
collection, segregation, and disposal in line with regulations and best
practices.

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 Synthesis
• E-Waste was compared to concepts, literature, and
systems by the researcher to understand migration
better. Using past research, the current study
improves. Web apps for e-waste management offer
convenience for donors and better device
refurbishment and distribution. Web apps for e-waste
management face challenges such as security
measures and distributing refurbished devices
(Chavan & Sharma, 2018).

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Theoretical Framework

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 Conceptual Framework
• The conceptual framework illustrates the
potential impact of the e-waste donation system
on reducing carbon footprint and promoting
sustainable e-waste management practices in
Lipa City, supported by existing references that
emphasize the importance of e-waste
management and the potential benefits of
sustainable e-waste practices.

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 Definition of Terms
• Carbon Foot Print:
• Electronic waste (e-waste):
• E-waste management:
• Green Computing:
• Legislation and regulations:
• Recycling:
• Donation programs:
• Web applications:

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Chapter III

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 Subject of the Study
• The subject of the study is the target end-users of the
Planet HERO web application in Lipa City towards
green computing, which includes households and
businesses that generate electronic waste. The study
involves the collection of data from a sample of the
target users through the survey questionnaire. The
sample size is determined using a formula based on
the population size and margin of error.

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 Data Gathering Instrument
•Projective Data Gathering - This data gathering
method is an indirect interview used when potential
respondents know why they're being asked questions
and hesitate to answer. In this method, the complete
objective of the interview is not disclosed to the
respondent, hence, a truer, most accurate answers
may be collected. Opinions, feelings, and attitude of
the respondent are vital in this method.

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 Data Gathering Procedures
• Interviewees were asked how they dispose of their electronic waste. All the
respondents responded that they just threw them away.
• Interviewees were asked if they are willing to donate their electronic waste.
All respondents responded positively.
• Interviewees were asked if they know of any application for electronic
waste donation. All respondents replied “No”.
• Interviewees were asked their thoughts of having a donation app where
they can offer their e-waste to someone for recycling or possible proper
disposal. Respondents were positive of the idea.
• They suggested that it will be better if their e-waste donation will be
picked up instead of Interviewees shared that they have no idea how to
properly dispose of their e-waste nor where to dispose them. Most of the
respondents do not even know that these wastes can cause harm to the
environment and proper disposing of these wastes may reduce Carbon
Dioxide Emission.
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Features

a. User Registration with Recycler Identity option

b. Donation Request

c. Carbon Footprint Computation

d. Security

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SYSTEM EVALUATION

Planet HERO project will use the system evaluation

criteria from the ISO 25010 Quality Model. The

distribution of feedback to technical specialists and

other target audiences is done via the use of

Google Form.

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SUBJECT OF THE STUDY

The subject of the study is the target users of the Planet HERO web application

in Lipa City towards green computing, which includes households and businesses

that generate electronic waste. The study involves the collection of data from a

sample of the target users through the survey questionnaire. The sample size is

determined using a formula based on the population size and margin of error.

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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

To properly implement the system, minimum requirements must be provided.

Development requirements

a. MySQL Database

b. MySQL Workbench

c. Visual Studio Code

d. Apache Server

e. Bootstrap

Implementation Requirements

f. Personal Computer (Desktop/Laptop), Mobile Devices that support web browsers.

g. Latest Version of Web browsers (Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge etc.)

h. Camera (Optional)

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 Contact Details:

MARIEL DE CHAVEZ LAYLAY

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