THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRADE 11 STUDENTS OF MARCIAL O.

RANOLA
MEMORIAL SCHOOL ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MANDATORY ZERO
WASTE POLICY

John Lloyd Blazo

Renzo Brojan
Zymhr Johm Cruz
Mark John Renz Magdasoc
Jeanell Mesolania
Ruzell Miranda
Marc Zaldy Ras
Mary Micaela Tibi
Noli Joseph Tolosa

Marcial O. Rañola Memorial School

Señior High School Department
Guinobatan, Albay
 Chapter I

The Problem

Introduction

Zero Waste is an advocacy that promote, redesigning and creating commodities out of

waste products. Instead of seeing used materials as garbage in need of disposal, discard, they are

seen as valuable resources. (www.wikipedia.com)

The advocacy campaign to zero waste has been a long time wake – up call in accordance

with the Republic Act (RA) 9003 also known as The Ecological Solid Waste Management Act

2000, this law was crafted in compliance with the alarming effects of the uncontrolled disposal

of waste in our environment that posts danger in our health and most especially in our

ecosystem. (inquirer.net)

As cited by Romero (2016), in her study. Every schools is one with the nation in
campaign of protecting our environment. It has been also the plea of every teachers to guarantee

the safety of the learners from danger that irresponsible garbage disposal may cause.

Romero also says that the integration of 4R’s like Reduction, Reuse, Recycle, and

Recovery in teachers’ lesson impact awareness and commitment to save learners in maintaining

an ecofriendly environment.

Thus, the schools are indeed taking practical actions in simplest ways in order to help and

resolve problems on waste management.

The students of Marcial O. Rañola Memorial School also taking part of it. This study

entitled the Acceptance of Grade 11 students of Marcial O. Rañola Memorial School on the

implementation of mandatory zero waste policy will be conducted to be able to know if the

Grade 11 learners comprehend the implementation of the mandatory zero waste management.

Statement of the Problem

This Research is may identify the Acceptance of Mandatory Zero Waste Policy among

Grade 11 students of Marcial O. Rañola Memorial School.

This study aims to answer these following questions

The profile of the respondents

Name

Age

Sex
What is the level of acceptance of Grade 11 students on the implementation of zero waste
policy?

What action plan can be proposed?

What are the benefits in implementing mandatory zero waste policy?

Scope and Delimitation

The study focuses on the acceptance of grade 11 GAS students of Marcial O. Ranola

Memorial School. In this research, the respondents are 6 sections of GAS. The research

delimited to Grade 11 GAS students of Marcial O. Rañola Memorial School.

Significance of the study

This research aims to know the cause and effect of having a clean environment. We

conduct this research to inform the students of the bad effect unhygienic environment. This study

is significant to the ff:

Janitor. It helps to maintain the cleanliness of the school through the policy that they
implemented.

Senior Highschool Teachers. It helps to lessen their job to tell the students regarding to waste
management.

Students. The importance of this study is to teach the cause and effect of not throwing properly
of their garbage.

School Management. They will not have difficulties in managing the problem in the garbage in
the campus.
 Chapter II
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

Related Literature
Five years ago, Presidential Proclamation No. 760, signed by former president Benigno
S. Aquino III, officially declared the month of January as Zero Waste Month. The proclamation
defined “zero waste” as “an advocacy that promotes designing and managing products and
processes to systematically avoid and eliminate the volume and toxicity of waste and materials,
and to conserve and recover all resources, and not indiscriminately dispose or burn them.
Even before the issuance of the proclamation, various nongovernmental organizations in
the Philippines have been trying to mainstream zero waste as a goal for our government. In fact,
PP 760 traces its roots to the first-ever Zero Waste Youth Convergence organized by Mother
Earth Foundation, in which 5,000 youth leaders issued a Zero Waste Youth statement calling for
the celebration of a Zero Waste Month.
January was chosen as Zero Waste Month because this was the month when Republic Act
No. 9003, or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000, got signed. Many countries
around the world have expressed admiration for this landmark Philippine law, as it calls for a
decentralized waste and resource management system that also bans waste incinerators.
According to the National Solid Waste Commission, waste in Philippine cities and
municipalities is mostly composed of organics (52 percent). Recyclables comprise 28 percent,
and residuals (waste that can’t be reused, recycled or composted) 18 percent. Much of the waste
(80 percent, which is organics and recyclables combined) can be safely returned to nature or
industry without resorting to landfills and incineration.
However, the work does not end at the local government unit (LGU) level. Many LGUs
that have already been implementing zero-waste policies need strong support from national
government agencies and legislators. They have the power to enable an environment that
supports these policies by enacting laws and supporting the implementation of such laws that can
scale up the successes of LGUs doing the zero-waste approach.
Through proper segregation, organics can be composted in our homes, schools and
offices. We Marcial O. Rañola Memorial School supports the government by advocating
students to reduce our wastes in our surroundings, being responsible and mindful to our
environment.
Related Studies
Foreign studies
A detailed investigation was made regarding the methods of practices associated with
sources, quantity generated, collection, transportation, storage, treatment and disposal of
Municipal solid waste in Mysore City. The data concerning to SWM in Mysore was obtained
through questionnaire, individual field visit, interacting with people and authentic record of
municipal corporation. Photographic evidences were also made about generation, storage,
collection, transportation, treatment and disposal of MSW. This study reveals that the present
system of MSWM in Mysore City is not satisfactory based on Municipal Solid Waste
Management & Handling Rules 2000 (Chandra, et al., 2009).
Another case study across North America conducted by Whoilistic Environmental
Consulting (WEC, 2007), yard and food waste make up over a quarter of all the ordinary garbage
we throw away. That's 25% by weight. In the U.S., that 25% is almost equally divided between
yard waste (32.6 million tons, or 12.8% of all MSW) and food scraps (31.7 million tons, or
12.5%). And then there's all the other organic stuff that could be composted: all the clothing,
towels, and bedding made of organic fibers, plus wood, old furniture and sawdust. Then there's
paper, which at 83 million tons accounts for another 30% of municipal solid waste. As of 2006,
the latest year for which figures are available, over 64% of the yard waste we throw away was
recovered and composted, as was 54.5% of the paper and cardboard. Only 2.6% of food waste
reached a compost heap.
Local studies
The experiences and practices of household waste management of people in a barangay
(village) in Manila, Philippines are documented. The data were gathered through an interview
with household members using open-ended questions. Interviews were also conducted with
garbage collectors as well as scavengers. Results showed that the households generated an
average of 3.2 kg of solid waste per day, or 0.50 kg/capita/day. The types of wastes commonly
generated are food/kitchen wastes, papers, PET bottles, metals, and cans, boxes/cartons, glass
bottles, cellophane/plastics, and yard/garden wastes. The respondents segregate their wastes into
PET bottles, glass bottles, and other waste (mixed wastes). No respondents perform composting.
It is worth noting, however, that burning of waste is not done by the respondents. The
households rely on garbage collection by the government. Collection is done twice daily, except
Sundays, and household members bring their garbage when the garbage truck arrives. However,
there are those who dump their garbage in non-designated pick-up points, usually in a corner of
the street. The dumped garbage becomes a breeding ground for disease-causing organisms. Some
household respondents said that it is possible that the dumping in certain areas caused the dengue
fever suffered by some of their family members. Mothers and household helpers are responsible
for household waste management. Scavengers generally look for recyclable items in the dumped
garbage. All of them said that it is their only source of income, which is generally not enough for
their meals. Most of the respondents said that garbage collection and disposal is the
responsibility of the government. The results of the study showed that RA 9003, also known as
the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000, is not fully implemented in Metro Manila
(Bernardo, 2008).
This study highlights the results of the study that was conducted to analyze the solid
waste management practices of the waste generators, and the extent of their compliance with the
Republic Act 9003, otherwise known as the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000.
The study was conducted in Bacolod City, Philippines in 2007. The findings of this study served
as basis in developing a handbook on solid waste management (Ballados, 2010).
The Motiong town government in Samar has vowed to intensify the implementation of its
Solid Waste Management Program after barangay chairmen here took at one-day
seminar-workshop on the program. The activity was held at the Legislative Building here last
Wednesday, August 29, Motiong Mayor Francisco M. Langi Sr. said 30 barangay chairmen of
his municipality attended said seminar-workshop sponsored by the town government conducted
Municipal Planning and Development Officer, Engr. Nicasio Permejo. Langi said all the
barangay chairmen were educated on the provisions of the Solid Waste Management Act of 2003
so that they would be acquainted with and help implement the law in their respective barangays
and propagate environmental preservation. He said the town government will strictly implement
the “no segregation, no collection policy” in all of Motiong’s barangays and urged the barangay
officials to put up a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) where they can segregate bio-degradable
and non-biodegradable waste materials. Such materials can be turned into a livelihood as,
according to Langi, “there is money in junk” (Abrematea, 2012).
INPUT PROCESS OUTPUT
 Opinions of the
respondents
Handing out
The questionnaires to The perceptions
demographic the respondents of the Grade 11
profile of the Analyze the gas students to
students answers of the the policy.
respondents

Feedback

Figure 2. Conceptual Paradigm

Theoretical Framework
 This study present is anchored to Servant Leadership by Robert Greenleaf (1970). This

theory states that enriches the lives of all individuals, build a better world and a organization.

This is essentially linked or have a connection to the Zero Waste Policy.

Our study is related to this theory because we the researchers think for the better

approach to the solution of our problem. So the servant leader will be more inspired to do the

tasks and be a good role model to others.

In Zero Waste Policy in Marcial O. Rañola Memorial School, teachers, serves as the

servant leader who helps maintaining and making decisions for the better outcome of the policy.

They give support to the students and build a sense of community in the school. With the

stronger relationships with the students that win lead to increase a chance of innovation.

Conceptual Framework

The researchers determined the demographic profile of the Grade 11 GAS students of

Marcial O. Rañola Memorial School. The researchers gathered some of the personal information

from the respondents like the name, age, sex.

The researchers used questionnaire’s for data gathering and analyzing data has been

collected. Then, the researchers discovered the students who agree or disagree of the

implementation of mandatory Zero Waste policy. Lastly, the outcome of this study was to know

the acceptance of Grade 11 students of Marcial O. Rañola School on the implementation of the

mandatory Zero Waste Policy.

 Figure 2 illustrates the conceptual framework of the study. It shows the process and flow

of implementing of mandatory Zero Waste Policy. As shown, the demographic profile of the

students are determined to discover who accepts the implementation of the mandatory Zero

Waste Policy. Then, the questionnaires are given to the respondents to investigate if they are in

favor of mandatory Zero Waste Policy.

Zero Waste

Enriches the lives of all

individuals

Servant
Leadership Build a better world and a
organization

Better approach to the solution

of problem

Figure 1. Theoretical Framework

 Chapter III
RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY

This chapter presents the research design and method, research instrument, and the data

gathering produce for the study.

Research Design

This study used the action qualitative design which aimed to involve in collecting

information regarding current educational programs and outcomes, analyzing the information,

developing a plan to improve it, collecting charges after a new plan is implemented, and

developing conclusions regarding the improvements. Specifically, this pertains to the acceptance

of Grade 11 students of Marcial O. Rañola Memorial School on the implementation of the

mandatory zero waste policy. This type of Research method was conducted to identify the

problem, organize, analyze, and interpret the data and evaluate the results of the action taken.

Research Instrument

The instrument used a questionnaire guide question in order to gather the needed data.

The questions were drawn out based on the researchers’ observations and experiences of the

respondents. In the preparation of the instrument the requirement in the designing of good data

collection instrument we’re considered. For instance, statement that describes the circumstances

or issues pertaining was toned down to accommodate the knowledge of the respondents.

Open – ended options were also provided to accommodate to free formatted views related to the

topics of issues. In this way, the instrument that used attained valid responses of the students.

The questionnaire guide question was substantiated by 15 evaluator and gained an overall rating

of which is interpreted as Apparent.

Data Gathering Procedure

The researchers’ approach is Grade 11 GAS students. After approaching the respondents,

the researchers started gathering data through a questionnaire. In order to give their feedback to

our study, they have to answer the question sincerely.

Definition of Terms

School. It is an institution for teaching of children and an establishment offering

specialized instruction (Meriam Webster, 2019). In this study, it refers to a public high school
which is the Marcial O. Rañola Memorial School (MORMS) located at San Francisco

Guinobatan, Albay where the study will be conducted.

Senior High School (SHS). It is a part of k – 12 Program of the government where there

are two additional years in secondary education (DepEd, 2016). In this study, it refers to the

additional two years in secondary level or in the current curriculum implemented in MORMS

where the study will be conducted.

Zero Waste Management. It is a set of principles focused on waste prevention that

encourages the redesign of resource life cycles so that all products are reused. (Wikipedia 2019).

In this study, it refers to the reducing of waste in the surrounding and facilities in Marcial O.

Rañola Memorial School.

Acceptance. The quality or state of being accepted or acceptable. The act of accepting

something or someone, the fact of being accepted (Meriam Webster 2019). In this study, it refers

on how much the students accepts the Zero Waste policy.

Waste. A situation in which something valuable is not being used or is being used in a

way that is not appropriate of effective. In this study, it refers to the things that have been thrown

out by students.