Importance of Solid Waste Management in Laguna University for Sustainable Development

Roel Lapiz Fucio; Monette O. Bato; Chrisna L. Fucio

Roel Lapiz Fucio College of Arts and Sciences, Laguna University, Philippines
Monette O. Bato Vice President for Finance and Planning, Laguna University, Philippines
Chrisna L. Fucio College of Computing Studies, Laguna University, Philippines

Keywords: RA 9003, Solid Waste Management, Sustainable development, awareness, stakeholders

Abstract

The study aimed to determine the extent of awareness and practice of solid waste management of Laguna University constituents. The study will serve as a basis for developing Sustainable Waste Management and determined gaps will serve as a basis for recommendations for developing information education and communication (IEC) materials about SWM. The indirect benefits of the study are to improve understanding of the impact of solid waste on the environment and Solid Waste Management in the University. The researchers used the Slovin Formula to calculate the sample size necessary to achieve a certain confidence interval when sampling a population. This formula is used when you don't have enough information about a population's behavior to know the appropriate sample size. The study showed that the respondents had not been educated about proper waste disposal at the university. The majority of the respondents across all groups that waste disposal is a problem in the university. Laguna University, being one of the offices under the Provincial Government of Laguna (PGL) is committed to supporting all of its programs and therefore, it is committed to implementing the policies related to the solid waste management of the PGL. Laguna University should not only prioritize educating not only the students but all of its stakeholders to care for the environment which includes proper solid waste management. Laguna University should have a Sustainable Development Plan to protect the present as well as the future of Laguna University in terms of solid waste management. Lastly, the issues identified in Laguna University should establish guidelines aimed at improving the management and the collection of waste in schools. The absence of knowledge regarding SWM may impact their behavior and attitude toward sustainable practices and should therefore be addressed first to ensure the success of any environmental program.

Author Biographies

Roel Lapiz Fucio, College of Arts and Sciences, Laguna University, Philippines

Roel L. Fucio is a dedicated scholar who deeply cares about protecting the environment. He completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Forestry specializing in Social Forestry and then pursued a Master of Science degree in Environmental Science at the University of the Philippines Los Baños. His research focuses on utilizing technologies, like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to address issues related to Land Use Change and environmental sustainability. Through his work, he demonstrates a commitment to understanding. Mitigating the impacts of human activities on our planet makes him an invaluable contributor, to the field of environmental science.

Monette O. Bato, Vice President for Finance and Planning, Laguna University, Philippines

Dr. Monette O. Bato finished her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at the University of the Philippines Los Baños, her Master in Public Health degree at the University of the Philippines Manila, and her doctorate at the University of Makati. She is an EMB-registered environmental preparer for public health and has taken part in several environmental projects of GAIA South Inc. as a Public Health Consultant.

Chrisna L. Fucio, College of Computing Studies, Laguna University, Philippines

Chrisna L. Fucio finished her Bachelor of Science in Information Technology at Laguna State Polytechnic University and her master’s degree at Rizal Technological University. The author is an active member of the Philippine Society of Information Technology Educators (PSITE) from 2016 to the present and the Computing Society of the Philippines (CSP) from 2021 up to the present. Her research interest mainly focuses on technology, security business process, and application development.