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The document discusses a case study on the environmental impact of waste disposal in San Andres. It provides background on solid waste management policies and laws in the Philippines. The study aims to assess routines and awareness of solid waste segregation among occupants in San Andres. It hopes to positively impact efforts to end improper trash disposal.

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Title of The Study

The document discusses a case study on the environmental impact of waste disposal in San Andres. It provides background on solid waste management policies and laws in the Philippines. The study aims to assess routines and awareness of solid waste segregation among occupants in San Andres. It hopes to positively impact efforts to end improper trash disposal.

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Title of the Study

The Environmental Impact of Waste disposal: A case study in San Andres

Chapter 1

THE PROBLEM OF THE STUDY

Rationale of the Study

Pollution has been one of the worlds most focused issues considering its
negative effects threatening human lives and properties nowadays.

Solid wastes, like other wastes, are a result of human activities. The type of
solid waste produced depends upon various factors, such as the standard of living,
occupation, habits of the contributing population which, in turn, are also affected
by the climatic and dietary habits. Thus, these various factors determine the type
and amount of the solid waste that will be generated in a particular case. These
differences mean that waste management systems each require distinct approaches.
For example, as the waste content in developing countries is highly organic and
susceptible to rapid decay, the emphasis of the Solid Waste Management process in
these countries should be on the collection process.

Our country, the Philippines, has passed several environmental laws in order
to address this concern. Mostly of these laws focuses on the proper handling of
pollution-bearing materials especially the solid wastes. excessive amount of
rainfall has established. The sad scenario was seemed to be usual nowadays even
when there is light downpour of rain. This is the effect of the massive improper
solid waste disposal allowing wastes blocked the drainage system of water.

The Barangay San Andres canals is the problem of improper disposal of solid
wastes. Common to these are empty plastic bottles, plastic wrappers of biscuits
and candies, empty tetra packs of juices and the likes. They are just thrown
anywhere; scattered around areas which are very visible to the eyes.

Theoretical Background

This study is anchored on the existing Environmental Laws and Policies in the
country protecting nature and eliminating pollution; 22 of which are Presidential
Degrees while 10 are Republic Acts.

To mention some of the said Philippine Policies and Laws are the P.D. 984
(Pollution Control Law), P.D. 1151 and P.D. 1152 (Philippine Environmental Policy),
P.D. 825 (prohibits the improper disposal of garbage), R.A. 9729 (also known as
the Climate Change Act of 2009) and R.A. 9003 (The Solid Waste Management Act
of 2001).

Important to the study is the knowledge of R.A. 9003 or an act providing for
an ecological solid waste management program, creating the necessary
institutional mechanism sand incentives, declaring certain acts prohibited and
providing penalties, appropriating funds therefor, and for other purposes.

As stated, R.A. 9003 (a) ensure the protection of the public health and
environment; (b)Utilize environmentally-sound methods that maximize the
utilization of valuable resources and encourage resource conservation and
recovery;(c) Set guidelines and targets for solid waste avoidance and volume
reduction through source reduction and waste minimization measures, including
composting, recycling, re-use, recovery, green charcoal process, and others, before
collection, treatment and disposal in appropriate and environmentally sound solid
waste management facilities in accordance with ecologically sustainable
development principles;(d)Ensure the proper segregation, collection, transport,
storage, treatment and disposal of solid waste through the formulation and
adoption of the best environmental practice in ecological waste management
excluding incineration; and, (e) Promote national research and
development programs for improved solid waste management and resource
conservation techniques, more effective institutional arrangement and indigenous
and improved methods of waste reduction, collection, separation and recovery.

It also (f) Encourage greater private sector participation in solid waste


management; (g)Retain primary enforcement and responsibility of solid waste
management with local government units while establishing a cooperative effort
among the national government, other local government units, non- government
organizations, and the private sector; (h) Encourage cooperation and self-
regulation among waste generators through the application of market-based
instruments; (i) Institutionalize public participation in the development and
implementation of national and local integrated, comprehensive, and ecological
waste management programs; and(j) Strength the integration of ecological solid
waste management and resource conservation and recovery topics into the
academic curricula of formal and non-formal education in order to promote
environmental awareness and action among the citizenry.

THE PROBLEM
Statement of the Problem

The study focused on the investigation of the status of solid waste


management at the Barangay San Andres. In particular, the study aimed to assess
the routines of the occupants on the said buildings when it comes to solid
waste disposal and to the awareness of solid waste segregation.

Hypothesis/ Assumptions

This study will alter the current state of affairs in the areas it covers through
competitive research conduct and cooperation with the relevant parties.
Additionally, it is believed that students can make the greatest constructive impact.
Significance of the Study

Future Researchers . The results of this study may be valuable and essential to future
researchers performing similar investigations involving the environment and public
behaviour, particularly on Barangay San Andres.

Public. The institution's main clientele is the general population. Regardless of the
study's findings, it is hoped that they will be able to positively impact efforts to end
inappropriate trash disposal.

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