TITLE: How Davao Faces Its Garbage Concern

AUTHOR: Jennie P. Arado

DATE PUBLISHED: June 13, 2021

KEY INFO: EVEN before the pandemic, the city government of Davao and the different environmentalist groups were already anticipating the exhaustion sooner or later of the 11.75-hectare landfill the city currently uses in Carmen, Tugbok District.

The city's solution to this waste problem has been highlighted and publicized for several years.

TITLE: Solid waste management program not properly implemented in Davao City – environmental group

AUTHOR: Antonio Colina lV

DATE PUBLISHED: January 25, 2023

KEY INFO: DAVAO CITY – Majority of barangays in Davao City do not properly implement the solid waste management program, Interfacing Development Interventions for Sustainability (IDIS) said on Monday.

TITLE: Davao LGU picks up solid waste management lessons from Japan's Kitakyushu City

AUTHOR: Where We Work - JICA

DATE PUBLISHED: January 31, 2024

KEY INFO: The aim of Davao City’s partnership with the Japanese city is to establish solid waste management system in the target zone of Barangay Bucana through improving the segregation, collection and transportation systems for general waste and recyclables.

TITLE: A Solid Waste Management Survey in Davao del Sur (School and Household Waste Management Survey)

AUTHOR: Mark Jude F. Trondillo; Jeneley A. Amaba; Lyndelle Ann D. Paniza; John Rhico V. Cubol

DATE PUBLISHED: February 2, 2018

KEY INFO: Grade 11 students recognized more the threat that improper waste disposal may bring to humanity, the need to practice waste segregation, the role played by school administrators and local authorities in the adaptation of solid waste management programs, and their responsibility for waste generation and waste minimization.

TITLE: DOABLE WAYS IN SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

AUTHOR: Dumaguete City | City of Gentle People

DATE PUBLISHED: October 11, 2019

KEY INFO: Practicing proper waste management by segregating waste into categories like glass, plastic, organic, e-waste, paper, and metal, creating compost from biodegradable materials, and avoiding the burning of garbage helps protect the environment, promotes recycling, reduces landfill waste, prevents harmful emissions that contribute to global warming, and complies with Republic Act 9003 to foster a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable community for everyone.

TITLE: Kampanya sa proper waste segregation sa Brgy. Tacunan, Davao City, mas gipakusgan

AUTHOR: PTV Davao

DATE PUBLISHED: June 30, 2021

KEY INFO: The campaign for proper waste segregation in Brgy. Tacunan, Davao City, has been strengthened, with residents actively practicing waste segregation and recycling in their daily lives. As a result, they have significantly reduced the amount of waste they need to throw away, contributing to a cleaner and more sustainable environment in their community.

TITLE: ECO-BRICKS: Davao City’s community-led solution to address plastic marine pollution

AUTHOR: Joel Escovilla

DATE PUBLISHED: May 23, 2024

KEY INFO: The Bantay Dagat Volunteers Association in Davao City transforms plastic and glass waste into eco-blocks and paver bricks, providing income for coastal families. A P5 million Japanese grant funded recycling machinery. Despite waste management challenges and cultural habits, the initiative recovers significant waste and plans to automate production for expansion. It addresses pollution while promoting economic and environmental benefits.

https://www.davaocity.gov.ph/solid-waste-management/davao-city-firms-up-campaign-for-shoreline-protection/

TITLE: Davao City firms up campaign for shoreline protection

AUTHOR: CIO Admin

DATE PUBLISHED: May 6, 2024

KEY INFO: The Davao City Government is intensifying efforts to address waste management in coastal areas through community dialogues, anti-dumping campaigns, CCTV installations, and house-to-house awareness drives. With the support of the Bantay Dagat Program and volunteers, the city aims to strengthen coastal clean-ups and promote environmental discipline.

TITLE: NSTP WEBINAR SERIES NO.8 (SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AND REDUCTION)

AUTHOR: Kapalong College of Agriculture, Sciences and Technology

DATE PUBLISHED: September 26, 2022

KEY INFO: The Kapalong College of Agriculture, Sciences, and Technology hosted NSTP Webinar Series No. 8 on Solid Waste Management and Reduction, focusing on strategies to minimize waste and promote sustainability. The webinar highlighted practical solutions, community involvement, and best practices for effective waste management.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNh1UDiKsfg

TITLE: IMPROPER WASTE DISPOSAL - A DOCUMENTARY FILM (GEC131 Xx3 - Group 2)

AUTHOR: MOHAMADFAHD, JONAIRA E.

DATE PUBLISHED: December 16, 2024

KEY INFO: Students from Mindanao State University were interviewed about the effects of improper waste disposal, sharing their perspectives on its environmental and health impacts. They highlighted the need for stronger waste management systems, community involvement, and sustainable solutions to mitigate the issue.

https://www.tiktok.com/@greenfingers2024/photo/7347983894244855045

TITLE: Introduction to Improper Waste Management

AUTHOR: @greenfingers2024

DATE PUBLISHED: March 19, 2024

KEY INFO: Students from the Ateneo de Manila University show the importance of proper waste management through an infographic slideshow they call "trash talk" posted on the TikTok platform. It talks about its adverse effects including how infrastructure worsens this issue. It ends with a call to action to work together in solving this issue.

https://youtu.be/WO7ergWNsU4?si=TGYvoS-vRBd-jaFY

TITLE: DENR: P3.6-B grant ng EU layong mapabuti ang solid waste management ng 10 lugar sa PH | TV Patrol

AUTHOR: ABS-CBN News

DATE PUBLISHED: August 2, 2023

KEY INFO: The 3.6B from the Europe grant aims to improve waste management in 10 cities, specifically Baguio, Pasig, Quezon City, Caloocan, Davao, Ormoc, Samal Island, Metro Iloilo, Palawan, and Siargao. According to the video, the biggest challenge in managing solid waste management is the collection process. In addition to this, the fund and resources are being used to switch to renewable sources of energy.

TITLE: How a Philippines plastic waste crisis spiraled

AUTHOR: Reuters

DATE PUBLISHED: June 22, 2022

KEY INFO: The production and consumption of cheap everyday products packaged in sachets have been one of the top sources of waste in the Philippines. These palm-sized pouches end up being thrown everywhere from streets to the ocean. This lead up to the plastic waste crisis the Philippines is facing today.

https://www.coa.gov.ph/reports/performance-audit-reports/2023-2/solid-waste-management-program/

TITLE: Solid Waste Management Program

AUTHOR: Republic of the Philippines Commission on Audit

DATE PUBLISHED: May 2, 2023

Key Info: The infographic shows data on the increase in generated solid waste. The DENR mandated RA 9003 to reduce solid waste generation, but instead, it has done the opposite through the years. According to the Commission of Audit (COA), inconsistent implementation of waste segregation and waste diversion was the leading cause of the slow buildup of solid waste.

TITLE: Looking Into the Solid Waste Management of Purok Sto. Niño, Buhangin, Davao City –Environmental Vlog

AUTHOR: Nicole Andre Luczon

DATE PUBLISHED: December 21, 2020

KEY INFO: This vlog focuses on exploring my locality's approach to solid waste management and how small, consistent actions contribute to addressing larger environmental challenges. By reflecting on the passage, "By small and simple things are great things brought to pass" (Alma 37:6), I realized that solving global environmental problems begins with individual choices and efforts within our homes and communities. It emphasizes that the greatest solutions to pressing environmental issues often stem from the collective impact of small, mindful decisions made locally.

https://ovpaa.up.edu.ph/2023/07/future-solid-waste-management-systems-in-davao-city-should-prioritize-plastic-waste-treatment/?fbclid=IwY2xjawH65UJleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHaUTeyDAWFBvsayVoQHrwrVNSLA3ROcYSBbBF-m4rqi1s6lULhurkvTMPA_aem_3KcmBH1rldyLwsXwk3Fwew

AUTHOR: Alice Ross T. Morta, Ph.D.

TITLE: Future solid waste management system in Davao City should prioritize plastic waste treatment

DATE PUBLISHED: July 20, 2023

KEY INFO: The article discusses the need for Davao City to prioritize plastic waste treatment in its future solid waste management systems. It highlights the growing problem of plastic waste, the importance of effective management, and the role that research from academic institutions can play in shaping public policy and waste management strategies. The article stresses that improving plastic waste management is crucial for environmental sustainability and urban health.