Environmental Health Needs Action!

Environmental Health Needs Action!
According to the Law Concerning Waste Disposal and Scavenging (Waste Disposal Law), waste is defined as "garbage, bulky waste, cinders, sludge, excreta, waste oil, waste acid, waste alkali, animal corpses and other filth or useless things all of which are liquid or solid. Radioactive materials and matter polluted by radiation are excluded." Waste is broadly classified into "industrial waste" and "general waste."

Monday, March 8, 2021

Proper Waste Disposal

 CONCEPT PAPER FOR PROPER WASTE DISPOSAL CAMPAIGN

BY:MARCUZ TROY R. VEJANO

11 STEM-GALILEO


INTRODUCTION: 

     Everywhere we go, we always have something on our bags, pockets, cars, etc. that we no longer needed and that's trash. Can't achieve a work without waste. But how can we manage to affect our environment inappropriately?, due to our reckless actions on treating our environment without care, and one of those inappropriate actions are the improper waste disposal. Improper waste disposal and the increasing amount of trash/garbage produced are one of the major problems faced by people not only in our community but also in the whole world. Problems on improper waste disposal have caused other problems such as clogged drainage or canals, flooding and diseases. Hence, there is a need for people to find ways on how to address these problems because it is our responsibility to protect our environment. One of these ways is to apply the 3R – Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.




PURPOSE:

      The project intended to be done is for the purpose of getting enough information on how proper waste disposal can change and maintain such cleanliness on our surroundings. It targets the perspective of every people on how they should manage waste in every situation and know the different factors of the positive and negative impact on our society.


DESCRIPTION: 

      Proper Waste Disposal Campaign is mainly a helping guide on how to properly manage different kinds of waste in our community and help fight the increasing amount of waste. Also includes fun fact about wastes and its humongous impact to our environment.

       Online attendees will get a membership award for participating in our campaign and shall have and get free access to our online websites and social media platforms.


SUPPORT: 

     The estimated budget for this campaign will not exceed from Php 200.00 as it only requires connection from the internet for the information needed for this project. 

     The budget is gathered by individual finance of the outgoing members of the group and no one else.


CONTACT INFO:

Phone: 09293157780

Facebook: @ProperWasteDisposalCampaign

Email: properwastedisposal@gmail.com







Wednesday, March 3, 2021

Proper Waste Disposal

 PROPER WASTE DISPOSAL



Proper waste disposal involves committing to waste segregation. Before you dump all your old things and scraps to the bin, sort out materials that can be re-used and recycled. The leftover waste can then be sorted into organic waste, inorganic waste, non-recyclable material, and even compost that can be packaged and sold.

These practices are aligned with environmental policies that the whole country is working towards. Lake Macquarie skip bin hire services and other waste management companies are even adding to the effort, making it easier for you to commit to proper waste disposal.


Having proper waste disposal methods available gives support to recycling and saves precious materials.

It is critical that materials are being renewed for other purposes. Not only does this give it further use and stops it from going to the landfill, but it can also limit the need to manufacture new materials.

Limiting the creation of new materials helps support sustainability and causes less pollution from the manufacturing processes.

It is important that proper waste disposal methods, such as green waste keeps and other waste types, are available as it makes recycling much easier for users to understand and for companies, such as ours, to organise.


5 MAIN REASONS TO COMMIT YOURSELF TO PROPER WASTE DISPOSAL


1. It Promotes health and sanitation

One of the biggest concerns when it comes to waste disposal is health and sanitation. Festering and rotting waste is a breeding ground for bacteria and mould. Without proper waste disposal, your home is vulnerable to the spread of disease. Improper waste management, which can include scattered rubbish or late skip bin hire pick-ups, can lead to skin rashes, allergies, or worse problems.




2. Protects the environment

Aside from benefitting your individual and community safety, proper waste disposal is also a responsibility towards the environment. Waste management reduces the burden of plastics and mass generation of materials. It also promotes composting and other practices that do not contribute to climate change.



4. Reduces pest infestation

Waste attracts pests like insects and rodents. Perishables especially need to be thrown out of the home at least once a week. It is best to have a trash can outside your home, to reduce the harm of pests and to avoid the pungent smell.




5. Improves community health

Before the advent of proper waste disposal practices, people were harmed by burning waste in landfills and backyards. Respiratory problems, like asthma and emphysema, and systemic diseases can develop. Communities are better off with proper waste disposal.