Zero Waste Management on the Campus
- A Program Package
If we can implement proper waste management on school campuses, why can't we do the same on the street, at home and recently, in cemeteries (referring to All Saints Day or Undas 2018)?
Dr Abe V Rotor
Lesson Update from defunct Paaralang Bayan sa Himpapawid (2008-2015 Phase 2 )with Ms Melly C Tenorio 738 DZRB AM, 8 to 9 evening class Mon to Fri
OBSERVATIONS
1. Littering in classrooms, along corridors and on campus grounds.
San Vicente Integrated School, Ilocos Sur
2. Occasional presence of vermin such as flies, cockroaches and rodents.
3. Untidy waste cans, blackboards, walls, floor and the like.
4. Non-compliance of waste segregation scheme, evidenced by mixed wastes in collecting bins.
5. Prohibition of eating inside classrooms not strictly complied with.
6. Canteen rules not strictly followed. Renovation of leftover receptacles needed.
OBJECTIVES
1. To maintain a clean, healthy and environment friendly campus.
2. To reduce incidence of pest and diseases on the campus.
3. To instill discipline among members of the community on waste management.
4. To re-echo discipline on waste management to the family and immediate community.
5. To minimize the cost of waste disposal and generate income from recycled materials
STRATEGIES
1. To include in classroom instruction modules pertaining to waste management.
RATIONALE: Following the lecture-demonstration on Zero Waste Management, there is need to have a follow up on the topic through actual implementation. Garbage is a concern of all - at home, in school, on the street, at the park and in the neighborhood and immediate community. Hence, our concern permeates through our own campus into our own homes and surroundings. It is important therefore to elevate awareness to a point of discipline that cleanliness is part of our daily lives and culture.
ACTIVITIES: Increased awareness can be attained, other than classroom instruction, by means of posters, memos, demonstrations or by direct reminders to offenders.
1. Classroom lecture and demonstration
2. Formal notices and memoranda
3. Continuing seminars on the subject
4. Special seminar on waste management for violators
EXPECTED OUTPUT: Increased level of awareness on CHOFE (clean, healthy, orderly and friendly environment) on the campus. Such level is sustained and re-echoed at home and in the community of each and every faculty, staff member and student.
TIMETABLE: Implementation: ASAP. Monitoring is continuous. Continuing seminars on waste management at least once a quarter by groups/area.
Module 2
Waste Segregation Scheme
OBJECTIVE: Promotion of strict waste segregation
RATIONALE: It has been observed that wastes are not being strictly separated in spite of the presence of collecting bins. In accordance with the classification prescribed by MMDA the scheme provides for specific bins for degradable (nabubulok), non-biodegradable (hindi nabubulok), recyclable such as bottles, cans and plastic cups, and a special bin for toxic materials such as laboratory effluent.
ACTIVITIES: First of all a review of waste classification is important. The following are recommended activities under this module.
1. Listing of different wastes generated by typical households and those often found in the school and classifying them accordingly.
2. Demonstration on segregation. If it is a laboratory class, test on the degradability of the material can be demonstrated in class. One method is accelerated composting and segregating those that did not go into decomposition.
3. Untidy waste cans, blackboards, walls, floor and the like.
4. Non-compliance of waste segregation scheme, evidenced by mixed wastes in collecting bins.
5. Prohibition of eating inside classrooms not strictly complied with.
6. Canteen rules not strictly followed. Renovation of leftover receptacles needed.
OBJECTIVES
1. To maintain a clean, healthy and environment friendly campus.
2. To reduce incidence of pest and diseases on the campus.
3. To instill discipline among members of the community on waste management.
4. To re-echo discipline on waste management to the family and immediate community.
5. To minimize the cost of waste disposal and generate income from recycled materials
STRATEGIES
1. To include in classroom instruction modules pertaining to waste management.
2. To strengthen information campaign on anti-littering and proper waste disposal.3. To adopt an effective segregation scheme and promote orderliness through an “ID confiscation and seminar scheme.”
4. To coordinate with local government units and non-governmental and community organizations (NGOs and COOs) on matters pertaining to waste management.
5. To involve all members of the community to cooperate and strongly support in the effective implementation of the program. Student organizations will have to police their ranks, so to speak, while faculty and staff members shall directly supervise the strict implementation of the program.
Module 1
Information Campaign
OBJECTIVE: To increase the level of awareness in the community on the importance of keeping the campus clean, healthy, orderly and environment friendly.
UST, Manila
Information Campaign
OBJECTIVE: To increase the level of awareness in the community on the importance of keeping the campus clean, healthy, orderly and environment friendly.
UST, Manila
RATIONALE: Following the lecture-demonstration on Zero Waste Management, there is need to have a follow up on the topic through actual implementation. Garbage is a concern of all - at home, in school, on the street, at the park and in the neighborhood and immediate community. Hence, our concern permeates through our own campus into our own homes and surroundings. It is important therefore to elevate awareness to a point of discipline that cleanliness is part of our daily lives and culture.
ACTIVITIES: Increased awareness can be attained, other than classroom instruction, by means of posters, memos, demonstrations or by direct reminders to offenders.
1. Classroom lecture and demonstration
2. Formal notices and memoranda
3. Continuing seminars on the subject
4. Special seminar on waste management for violators
EXPECTED OUTPUT: Increased level of awareness on CHOFE (clean, healthy, orderly and friendly environment) on the campus. Such level is sustained and re-echoed at home and in the community of each and every faculty, staff member and student.
TIMETABLE: Implementation: ASAP. Monitoring is continuous. Continuing seminars on waste management at least once a quarter by groups/area.
Module 2
Waste Segregation Scheme
OBJECTIVE: Promotion of strict waste segregation
RATIONALE: It has been observed that wastes are not being strictly separated in spite of the presence of collecting bins. In accordance with the classification prescribed by MMDA the scheme provides for specific bins for degradable (nabubulok), non-biodegradable (hindi nabubulok), recyclable such as bottles, cans and plastic cups, and a special bin for toxic materials such as laboratory effluent.
ACTIVITIES: First of all a review of waste classification is important. The following are recommended activities under this module.
1. Listing of different wastes generated by typical households and those often found in the school and classifying them accordingly.
2. Demonstration on segregation. If it is a laboratory class, test on the degradability of the material can be demonstrated in class. One method is accelerated composting and segregating those that did not go into decomposition.
3. For the degradable materials, stages of degradation should be explained, based on local and foreign models.
4. Likewise, for materials that are non-biodegradable, the explanation of their resistance to bio-chemical degradation should be explained. This is accompanied by alternative solutions which lead us to another module, that of recycling.
5. On-site hands-on experience is important, with the class participating in a “collection-segregation” exercise.
EXPECTED OUTCOME:
Wastes properly segregated accordingly and disposed into bins designated for the purpose. Such attitude is sustained to the level of discipline and as part of school campus culture.
Benito Soliven Institute, Sto. Domingo, Ilocos Sur
TIMETABLE: Immediate implementation and must be sustained.
Module 3
Waste Recycling
OBJECTIVE: To convert and/or recycle wastes and discarded materials into various uses and to generate income from the end products.
RATIONALE: There is a saying, “Waste is something we do not yet know of its use.” The challenge to us then is, “How do we use waste?” Or is it because of our wasteful living that generates a lot of waste? Definitely then, there must be a way to put back waste to something of value,
ACTIVITIES: Here the approach is more than the attendant information campaign on proper collection, segregation and disposal. It is utilizing the waste itself – but only through an appropriate process. This process may be in the form of
1. Composting, i.e. the conversion of organic compounds into elemental forms through bio-chemical process.
2. Re-use, which means that the material is not at all altered, but must undergo thorough cleaning before it is used again. Examples are bottles.
3. Re-cycling refers to a process of recovering, re-melting and re-molding of materials such as metals, fiber, paper, glass, rubber and plastics.
4. Repair, re-furnish and the like refer to putting back old things to look like new or to become functional, such as discarded table, chairs, playthings. It also includes creative conversion of materials into articles of art.
5. Extraction refers to deriving useful materials from wastes such as biogas, ores such as carbon, silica, and gold.
EXPECTED OUTCOME: generation of useful products from wastes: garden compost, segregated and packed paper (whole or shredded), reusable carton, bottles, wood etc.
TIMETABLE: Immediate implementation, continuing project, and by assignment with point person/group.
Module 4
Socio-Ethical and Aesthetic Aspects of Proper Waste Management
OBJECTIVE: To inculcate the social, ethical and aesthetic aspects of cleanliness and orderliness.
RATIONALE: As a gauge of personality, cleanliness and orderliness are basic to every individual. Sayings such as, “Cleanliness is next to godliness,” and “A starving dog at its master’s gate predicts the ruin of the state,” remind us of this fundamental tenet. Three aspects are the focus of this module, namely:
1. Keeping our relationship with others pleasant and lovable
2. Compliance with the norms of society and the dictate of our conscience as Christians
3. Pursuit of aesthetic beauty that emanates from a beautiful surrounding
ACTIVITIES: Three areas will be tapped in this module, namely:
1. Sociology, theology and other related social sciences
2. Humanities (Applied Aesthetic/Introduction to Arts)
Teachings: Human relations, ecological paradigm of salvation (an exploration on the nature of sin and salvation in relation with man’s assault on Nature), health care, personality development ion relation to current issues on waste management, pest and disease control, etc. On-campus projects, projects visitation, summer camp, institutional rural/marginal community service (part of CEP), are suggested activities in this module.
EXPECTED OUTCOME: Highly enlightened students socially, spiritually and aesthetically.
TIMETABLE: Classroom instruction and campus activities ASAP. Institutional community service on pilot basis.
EXPECTED OUTCOME:
Wastes properly segregated accordingly and disposed into bins designated for the purpose. Such attitude is sustained to the level of discipline and as part of school campus culture.
Benito Soliven Institute, Sto. Domingo, Ilocos Sur
TIMETABLE: Immediate implementation and must be sustained.
Module 3
Waste Recycling
OBJECTIVE: To convert and/or recycle wastes and discarded materials into various uses and to generate income from the end products.
RATIONALE: There is a saying, “Waste is something we do not yet know of its use.” The challenge to us then is, “How do we use waste?” Or is it because of our wasteful living that generates a lot of waste? Definitely then, there must be a way to put back waste to something of value,
ACTIVITIES: Here the approach is more than the attendant information campaign on proper collection, segregation and disposal. It is utilizing the waste itself – but only through an appropriate process. This process may be in the form of
1. Composting, i.e. the conversion of organic compounds into elemental forms through bio-chemical process.
2. Re-use, which means that the material is not at all altered, but must undergo thorough cleaning before it is used again. Examples are bottles.
3. Re-cycling refers to a process of recovering, re-melting and re-molding of materials such as metals, fiber, paper, glass, rubber and plastics.
4. Repair, re-furnish and the like refer to putting back old things to look like new or to become functional, such as discarded table, chairs, playthings. It also includes creative conversion of materials into articles of art.
5. Extraction refers to deriving useful materials from wastes such as biogas, ores such as carbon, silica, and gold.
EXPECTED OUTCOME: generation of useful products from wastes: garden compost, segregated and packed paper (whole or shredded), reusable carton, bottles, wood etc.
TIMETABLE: Immediate implementation, continuing project, and by assignment with point person/group.
Module 4
Socio-Ethical and Aesthetic Aspects of Proper Waste Management
OBJECTIVE: To inculcate the social, ethical and aesthetic aspects of cleanliness and orderliness.
RATIONALE: As a gauge of personality, cleanliness and orderliness are basic to every individual. Sayings such as, “Cleanliness is next to godliness,” and “A starving dog at its master’s gate predicts the ruin of the state,” remind us of this fundamental tenet. Three aspects are the focus of this module, namely:
1. Keeping our relationship with others pleasant and lovable
2. Compliance with the norms of society and the dictate of our conscience as Christians
3. Pursuit of aesthetic beauty that emanates from a beautiful surrounding
ACTIVITIES: Three areas will be tapped in this module, namely:
1. Sociology, theology and other related social sciences
2. Humanities (Applied Aesthetic/Introduction to Arts)
3. Euthenics and Health care
Teachings: Human relations, ecological paradigm of salvation (an exploration on the nature of sin and salvation in relation with man’s assault on Nature), health care, personality development ion relation to current issues on waste management, pest and disease control, etc. On-campus projects, projects visitation, summer camp, institutional rural/marginal community service (part of CEP), are suggested activities in this module.
EXPECTED OUTCOME: Highly enlightened students socially, spiritually and aesthetically.
TIMETABLE: Classroom instruction and campus activities ASAP. Institutional community service on pilot basis.
SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES
1. Confiscation of ID of violators. Violator attends refresher seminar of waste management. (See attached Procedure)
2. Research on the new implementation of the zero waste management schemes shall be accredited as research output of the faculty member/s and/or students concerned.
3. Composting on campus is limited only to plant residues, and does not include food waste and the like, in order to prevent the spread of pest and diseases, obnoxious gas notwithstanding.
4. A review of the present composting method is important to determine its effectiveness. Low tech in composting shall be maintained as long as it is efficient.
5. Every teacher must see to it that at the start and end of his/her class the classroom is clean and in proper order.
6. There are occasions the presence of “authority” is needed, such as lunchtime, sundo time at the bus stop, and during special activities such as sports fest and fairs. Your presence is important.
7. Publication of articles and special issue on waste management in the school newspaper and other publications.
8. Participation in special occasions about the environment such as Earth Day, Environment Week, Health Week.
9. Reward system as applied to deserving students, organizations, staff and faculty for implementing the program.
10. Exchange program with the consortium and with members in the St. Paul school system.
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Date:
MEMORANDUM
TO: To All Concerned
· Faculty Members, College and High School
· Academic and Support Staff
FROM: The College Dean
The High School Principal
The Head, General Services
SUBJECT: Strict Implementation of Zero Waste Management on the Campus
Effective immediately everybody is enjoyed to strictly implement the rules and regulations in maintaining our campus clean, orderly and safe. Please read the attached Reference.
A. For faculty members, kindly indicate opposite your name the module/s you will include in your subject/s. (Please indicate the subject/s.) Please take note of Nos. 1 and 5 in the Supporting Activities.
B. For the members of the academic and support staff, please take note of the supporting activities (last page), particularly Nos. 1 and 6:
For strict compliance.
DEAN:
PRINCIPAL:
HEAD, GENERAL SERVICES
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1. Confiscation of ID of violators. Violator attends refresher seminar of waste management. (See attached Procedure)
2. Research on the new implementation of the zero waste management schemes shall be accredited as research output of the faculty member/s and/or students concerned.
3. Composting on campus is limited only to plant residues, and does not include food waste and the like, in order to prevent the spread of pest and diseases, obnoxious gas notwithstanding.
4. A review of the present composting method is important to determine its effectiveness. Low tech in composting shall be maintained as long as it is efficient.
5. Every teacher must see to it that at the start and end of his/her class the classroom is clean and in proper order.
6. There are occasions the presence of “authority” is needed, such as lunchtime, sundo time at the bus stop, and during special activities such as sports fest and fairs. Your presence is important.
7. Publication of articles and special issue on waste management in the school newspaper and other publications.
8. Participation in special occasions about the environment such as Earth Day, Environment Week, Health Week.
9. Reward system as applied to deserving students, organizations, staff and faculty for implementing the program.
10. Exchange program with the consortium and with members in the St. Paul school system.
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Date:
MEMORANDUM
TO: To All Concerned
· Faculty Members, College and High School
· Academic and Support Staff
FROM: The College Dean
The High School Principal
The Head, General Services
SUBJECT: Strict Implementation of Zero Waste Management on the Campus
Effective immediately everybody is enjoyed to strictly implement the rules and regulations in maintaining our campus clean, orderly and safe. Please read the attached Reference.
A. For faculty members, kindly indicate opposite your name the module/s you will include in your subject/s. (Please indicate the subject/s.) Please take note of Nos. 1 and 5 in the Supporting Activities.
B. For the members of the academic and support staff, please take note of the supporting activities (last page), particularly Nos. 1 and 6:
For strict compliance.
DEAN:
PRINCIPAL:
HEAD, GENERAL SERVICES
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ANNEX
Procedure in ID Confiscation of Violators of Zero Waste Management at SPCQ
What are the grounds of violation?
Students in college and high school who commit any of the following offenses while they are inside the campus:
1. Littering
2. Eating inside classrooms, library, AVR, and the like
3. Non-compliance on waste segregation in collecting bins
4. Violation of “self-service and clean-up” rules of the canteen
5. Other forms of violation under Republic Act 9003. “An act providing for an ecological solid waste management program, creating the necessary institutional mechanisms and incentives, declaring certain acts prohibited and providing penalties…”
Who can confiscate the ID of students?
Any faculty member, academic and administrative staff member, security personnel. The confiscating officer shall report the matter to the dean or principal, as may be the case, and surrender the ID of the violator.
What is the penalty of the violator?
The violator shall be summoned and given a refresher lecture on proper waste management. The confiscated ID shall be returned on the same day with the condition that the offender shall attend the lecture on a scheduled time. On second or subsequent violation, the parent of the student concerned shall be informed of the matter.
Who will conduct the refresher lecture?
Any designated member of the committee on waste management shall conduct the lecture for violators either individually or as a group.
Who will monitor and coordinate this activity?
The Office of the college dean and the high school principal in cooperation with the head of General Services..~
Procedure in ID Confiscation of Violators of Zero Waste Management at SPCQ
What are the grounds of violation?
Students in college and high school who commit any of the following offenses while they are inside the campus:
1. Littering
2. Eating inside classrooms, library, AVR, and the like
3. Non-compliance on waste segregation in collecting bins
4. Violation of “self-service and clean-up” rules of the canteen
5. Other forms of violation under Republic Act 9003. “An act providing for an ecological solid waste management program, creating the necessary institutional mechanisms and incentives, declaring certain acts prohibited and providing penalties…”
Who can confiscate the ID of students?
Any faculty member, academic and administrative staff member, security personnel. The confiscating officer shall report the matter to the dean or principal, as may be the case, and surrender the ID of the violator.
What is the penalty of the violator?
The violator shall be summoned and given a refresher lecture on proper waste management. The confiscated ID shall be returned on the same day with the condition that the offender shall attend the lecture on a scheduled time. On second or subsequent violation, the parent of the student concerned shall be informed of the matter.
Who will conduct the refresher lecture?
Any designated member of the committee on waste management shall conduct the lecture for violators either individually or as a group.
Who will monitor and coordinate this activity?
The Office of the college dean and the high school principal in cooperation with the head of General Services..~
* Patterned after Zero Waste Management at St Paul University QC with author's participation.
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