WASTE WISE:

Proper Waste Management



“Clean Today, Green Tomorrow.”



Introduction



Proper waste management is important in keeping our surroundings clean, safe, and healthy. By reducing waste, reusing materials, recycling, and disposing of garbage properly, we can help protect our environment and community







CALL TO ACTION

START MANAGING WASTE THE RIGHT WAY!

Learn simple ways to reduce waste and keep our community clean.

ABOUT OUR PAGE

What is Our Advocacy?

Our advocacy is to promote proper waste management and encourage students and community members to practice responsible waste disposal. We want to help people understand how small actions can reduce waste and protect the environment.



Why Does It Matter?

Improper waste disposal can cause pollution, clogged drainage, bad odors, and health problems. Proper waste management helps maintain a clean and healthy community.





Who is Affected?



Everyone is affected by waste management. People, animals, plants, and the environment can be harmed when waste is not properly handled



What is Waste Management?

Waste management is the proper collection, segregation, reduction, recycling, and disposal of waste to prevent harm to people and the environment.



The 3Rs of Waste Management

REDUCE

Use fewer materials and avoid buying things that are not necessary.

REUSE

Use items again instead of immediately throwing them away.

RECYCLE

Turn recyclable materials into new products instead of sending them to landfills.





Proper Waste Segregation



🟢 Biodegradable

Food scraps, leaves, and other materials that can naturally decompose.



🔵 Recyclable

Paper, cardboard, bottles, cans, and other materials that can be recycled.



⚫ Residual

Waste that cannot be recycled or composted.



🔴 Special Waste

Items that need special handling, such as batteries, electronic waste, and certain chemicals.



Why Proper Waste Management Matters



- Keeps our surroundings clean

- Reduces pollution

- Prevents clogged drainage

- Protects people and animals

- Conserves natural resources

- Helps create a healthier community





WHAT CAN YOU DO?



SEGREGATE YOUR WASTE

- Put your garbage in the correct container.



FOLLOW THE 3Rs

• Reduce

• Reuse

• Recycle



AVOID SINGLE-USE ITEMS

- Choose reusable bags, bottles, and containers whenever possible.



DO NOT LITTER

- Always throw your waste in the proper bin.



JOIN CLEAN-UP ACTIVITIES

- Help keep your school and community clean.



RECYCLE PROPERLY

- Collect recyclable materials and bring them to proper recycling or collection points.



“DON’T JUST THROW IT AWAY—MANAGE IT THE RIGHT WAY!” ♻️

LEARN MORE





Learn about proper waste management from credible sources such as:

- Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)

- Environmental Management Bureau (EMB)

- Local Government Unit (LGU)

- Republic Act No. 9003 — Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000



GET INVOLVED!



Want to help promote proper waste management?



Email: wastewise@gmail.com

Facebook: Waste Wise: Proper Waste Management

Location: Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, Philippines



“A cleaner community starts with responsible waste management.”

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