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What are the main types of solid waste management in the Philippines?
What are the main types of solid waste management in the Philippines?
How much waste does the country generate per day in 2016?
How much waste does the country generate per day in 2016?
Which law prohibits the disposal of solid waste in the Philippines?
Which law prohibits the disposal of solid waste in the Philippines?
What are the mandatory segregation categories for solid waste in the Philippines?
What are the mandatory segregation categories for solid waste in the Philippines?
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On average, how much waste does each person in the country produce daily in urban areas?
On average, how much waste does each person in the country produce daily in urban areas?
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Study Notes
Solid Waste Management in the Philippines
- The country generates approximately 35,000 tons of waste per day as of 2016.
Key Regulations
- The Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 prohibits the disposal of solid waste in the Philippines.
Waste Segregation
- Mandatory segregation categories for solid waste in the Philippines include biodegradable, non-biodegradable, recyclable, and special / hazardous waste.
Waste Generation per Person
- On average, each person in urban areas produces around 0.5 kg of waste daily.
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Test your knowledge on waste management and the importance of the 3 Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) in preserving the environment and safeguarding human health. Learn about the regulations set by Republic Act 9003 and discover sustainable solutions to solid waste disposal.
