Module 5 • Biodegradable

- any material that can be broken down by naturally

Environmental Education occurring organisms such as bacteria and fungi in
air, water, and soil
− refers to organized efforts to teach about how natural • Composting
environments function and how human beings can manage - biological degradation under controlled conditions
their behavior and eco systems to live sustainably
• Domestic Waste
− a learning process that increases people’s knowledge and - refuse from households, as distinguished from
awareness about the environment industrial waste, hospital waste, etc., classified as a
− A sustainable action to ensure that management of natural biodegradable or non-biodegradable
resources balance utilization • Food Materials
- includes certain kinds of seeds, pulp, peelings,
Laws and Directives
pickles, sweets or snacks
Republic Act No. 9512 (The National Environmental Awareness and • Hazardous Waste
Education Act of 2008) - special types of waste containing the chemical
biological and radioactive elements which are
- to promote environmental awareness through environmental
harmful to human health
education
• Incineration
- controlled process by which combustible materials
o Sec. 2 Declaration of the Policy states that:
are burned and changed into gases and residues
- to protect and advance the right of the people to a
that contain little or no combustible materials
balanced and healthy ecology in accord with the rhythm
• Non-biodegradable
and harmony of nature
- any material that cannot be degraded or
Republic Act No. 9275 (Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004) decomposed by naturally occurring organisms
• Putrescible
- an act providing comprehensive water quality management - a substance that decomposes at certain
temperature in contact with air and moisture;
o Sec 2. Declaration of Policy generally containing nitrogen
- shall pursue a policy of economic growth in a manner • Recycling
consistent with the protection, preservation, and revival - the re-use, retrieval, recommission of
of the quality of our fresh, brackish, and marine waters element/matter for all purposes necessary to
Republic Act No. 9175 (Chainsaw Act of 2002) healthful and productive living
- the process by which waste materials are
- an act regulating the ownership, possession, sale, transformed into new products in such a manner
importation, and use of chainsaws, penalizing violations that the original products may lose their identity
• Solid waste
Environmental Protection and Management Act (No. 10 of 2019)
- include anything thrown away such as garbage,
− seeks to ensure that decisions pertaining to the environment rubbish, trash, litter, junk and refuse of any source
are made in an integrated manner
What is Climate Change?
− provides for preventive and remedial measures for the control
and mitigation of all forms of environmental degradation or − any change in climate over time whether due to natural
pollution processes or because of human activity.
Republic Act No. 9147 (Wildlife Resources Conservation and − is attributed directly or indirectly to human activity that alters
Protection Act of 2001) the composition of the global atmosphere

− an act providing for the conservation and protection of wildlife How Does It Occur?
resources and their habitats, appropriating funds
− climate change is already occurring and that further
Republic Act 9003 (The Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of acceleration will result in a two (2) degree increase in global
2000) temperature and of extreme weather conditions
− caused by the increasing volume of Greenhouse Gases (GHG)
− an act providing for an ecological solid waste management in the atmosphere
program, creating the necessary institutional mechanisms
and incentives • Greenhouse gases
Republic Act 8749 (Philippines Clean Air Act of 1999) - absorb and re-emit infrared radiation, warming the
earth's surface and contributing to climate change
− an act providing for a comprehensive air pollution control policy
How is Climate Change Affecting the Philippines? Integrated Solid Waste Management (ISWM)

• Five of the 10 deadliest typhoons to hit the Philippines have − the selection of a combination of techniques, technologies
come since 2006: Haiyan (Yolanda), Thelma, Ike, Fengshen, and management programs to achieve waste management
Washi, Durian, Bopha, Trix, Amy, Nina. objectives
• The Global Climate Risk Index 2015 listed the Philippines as
the number one most affected country by climate change,
using 2013's data

Ecological Solid Waste Management

Solid waste management

− refers to the supervised handling of waste material from

generation at the source through the recovery processes to
disposal.

Pursuant to Executive Order No. 192

Zero Waste Management
− mandated to provide research and laboratory services, and
secretariat services to the Pollution Adjudication Board and − an ecological method of handling waste that does not
the National Solid Waste Management Commission degrade the environment
o EMB (Environmental Management Bureau) − one of the most friendly, economical tools of contributing
- committed to improve environmental quality for a ecological welfare for human beings and the community
cleaner and healthier environment
Modern waste reduction consists of three (3) components namely:

Hazardous Wastes 1. Reuse

- means re-utilization of materials for particular
− solid waste or a combination of solid waste which identify
purpose
concentration, or physical, chemical or infectious
2. Reduce
characteristics may do the following:
- process of lessening the fresh raw materials that
affect air, water and land pollution through proper
a. cause or significantly contribute to the increase in
waste disposal
mortality or an increase in serious irreversible or
3. Recycling
incapacitating reversible illness; and
- involves processing used unwanted materials
b. cause a substantial present or potential hazard to
(waste) into new products to prevent waste of
human health or the environment when improperly
potentially useful materials
treated, stored or transported.
Air Pollution Awareness and Prevention
Hazardous Waste Management
six "criteria" pollutants:
− adheres to the waste management hierarchy of source
reduction, recycling, treatment and safe disposal for the i. ozone
protection of personnel, environment and property - major ingredient in smog
- occurs naturally and acts as a filtering mechanism
for the harmful ultraviolet rays from the sun
Four Characteristics of Hazardous Wastes
ii. carbon monoxide
a. Ignitable - the substance causes or enhances fires - is a toxic, odorless, colorless gas produced during
b. Corrosive - the substance destroys tissues or metals fossil fuel or biomass burning
c. Reactive - the substance reacts with others and may explode -
d. Toxic - the substance is a danger to health, water, food and air iii. Lead
- remain by far the single largest source of lead
exposure in urban areas and poses the greatest
The Three Main Goals of Hazardous Waste Management threat to the public
iv. sulfur oxides
1. Protection of the environment
- invisible and has a nasty, sharp smell
2. Improvement of public health
- reacts easily with other substances to form harmful
3. Conservation of energy
compounds
 v. nitrogen oxides To become self-aware, we should develop an understanding of
- gases produce from high temperature combustion in ourselves in many areas which include the following:
the air
1. Personality
- an active ingredient in the formation of smog
- an understanding of our personality can help us find
vi. particulates
situations in which we will thrive/survive
- are minute, microscopic particles suspended in the
- help us avoid situations in which we will experience
air
too much stress
- range in size from 10 to less than 2.5 microns in
2. Values
diameter
- qualities that we cherish as reference for our actions
The main categories of pollutants are: and behaviors in particular situations
3. Habits
1. particulates are very fine solids, collectively referred to as
- behaviors that we repeat routinely and often do
total suspended particulates (TSP)
automatically
2. carbon monoxide and oxides of nitrogen and sulfur
4. Needs
3. volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
- cause motivation, and when needs aren't satisfied,
4. ozone
they can cause frustration, conflict and stress
Sources of Air Pollution 5. Emotions
- understanding our own feelings, what cause them
1. Mobile Sources - how they make an impact on our thoughts and
2. Stationary Sources actions are indications of emotional self-awareness.

Radioactivity This Filipino national tradition is composed of:

− the most lethal form of pollution because it can readily 1. Pagsasarili

destroy cells and tissues. Environment - means to be oneself, to be a person in his own right,
to be able to make up his mind, and to do his thing.
Eight technical working groups were organized to tackle needs and
- connotes the concept of private property and the
concerns in eight major sectors:
wider distribution of property,
1. Agriculture 2. Pakikisama
2. Biodiversity - both the burdens as well as the rewards of an
3. Coastal and Marine activity
4. Forestry - to share, to have the give-and-take that goes with
5. Water living together in a society
6. Health
3. Pagkakaisa
7. Energy
8. Infrastructure - brought about through a process of a free discussion
- the exercise of a certain reasonableness in building
Water conservation an articulate national community.
4. Pagkabayani
− process of using water supply wisely and be responsible in
- the essence is patriotism or the total dedication to
keeping the water safe and pure for the generations to come
the nation and the readiness to put the common
good of the nation above the private interest,
Module 7
whether of one's own person, group or class
According to Johari there are four selves that represent a person: 5. Pakikipagkapwa-tao
- refers to the dedication to one's own nation to
1. The Open Self enable one to participate on free and equal terms
- presents all the information, behaviors, attitudes,
feelings, desires, motivations, ideas Other Intermediate Values Related to Socialization
- you know about yourself and that others know about
1. Smooth Interpersonal Relations (SIR)
you.
- connotes the facility of getting along with others to
2. The Blind Self
avoid outward signs of conflicts, even under difficult
- represents information about yourself that others
circumstances
know but you do not.
2. Closeness and Security in the Family
3. The Unknown Self
- a much-vaunted trait in the Filipino society is the so-
- represents those parts of yourself about which
called close family ties or family solidarity problem
neither you nor others know.
3. Respect for elders
4. The Hidden Self
- children are taught to kiss the hands of their parents
- contains all that you know of yourself but keep
and other kin or made to do what is commonly called
hidden from others
"bless"
 - children are made to say "po" or "opo" in talking with 2. Interpersonal Level
elders, although this practice is now waning − manifested by the relationship of an individual with
- title of respects like "mang" or "aling" or "kuya", one another
"manang" or "ate" abound in the filipino languages.
4. Personalism a. Assertiveness
- major importance is attached to the personal factor, - the capacity of the individual to express
which ensures intimacy, warmth and friendship in one's views or exercise one's rights without
getting things done being aggressive or submissive
5. Hospitality b. Respect
- shown in our generosity and kindness in treating our - to recognize the worth of others regardless
visitors of differences
6. Patient Suffering c. Concern for others
- shown in the attitude that certain frustrating forces - an awareness and understanding of their
whether poverty, injustice, sickness, or anything else needs, feelings, and condition and
are too powerful to be overcome extending appropriate consideration
7. Panindigan d. Cooperation
- are respect and concern helping in times of crisis or - the capacity and willingness to work with
distress, understanding the limitation of others, others to achieve a common goal
sensitivity and regards for others, rapport and e. Open-mindedness
acceptance, and human concern - the willingness to approach difficult
sources of information, people, and events
Embracing Volunteerism in the NSTP with a critical but open mind
as defined by Republic Act 9418 known as the Volunteer Act of 2007 f. Humility
- to accept and recognize that others may
Volunteerism have the ability similar or maybe more than
you have
− formulated based on the universal tenets as well as the
3. Social/national level
Philippine perspective and experience in volunteer service
− concerned with addressing issues that affect society
− the magnifying guiding principles are free will, no financial
and its social, political, and economic components
gain and benefit to others

• In volunteering, there is no big or small contribution; every a. Social responsibility

volunteer effort is measured by the goodwill that comes from - awareness of one's responsibility for the
the heart common welfare and the willingness
1. To share and to help b. Interdependence
2. To be part of or to belong to society. - the impact of the decisions and actions of
3. To learn individuals and groups on one another
c. Social justice
Peace Defined - an awareness and recognition of the civil,
political, economic, social, and cultural
a. "Peace is not just the absence of war. It is the wholeness of
rights
life where every person can live with dignity." (Mindanao
4. Global level
Church Peace Congress, 1996)
− concerned with attaining related issues that have
b. "The new name of peace is development." (Pope Paul VI,
global impact or scale
Populorum Progressio, March 26, 1967)

Peace a. Respect for the environment

- the act of preserving and conserving them
− it is more than just the absence of war because its absence b. Unity in the oneness of humankind
does not always mean peace - the importance of being one with other
− the presence of harmony, understanding, tranquility, social humans as the semblance of God's power
justice, respect, and tolerance and love
− the general well-being of the individual c. Religious appreciation
- to respect and appreciate the presence of
Peace should be viewed at different levels:
people with religious beliefs other than his
1. Personal Level own
− the development of inner harmony or inner d. Cultural appreciation
integration characterized by such qualities as self- - the presence of different cultures and such
respect, self-confidence, ability to cope with differences give us the opportunity to learn
from one another
Module 8 I. Independence or Self-Mastery
- the first three habits surround moving from
Leadership dependence to independence:

− a process of giving control, guidance, headship, direction and

• Habit 1: Be Proactive - take initiative in life by realizing that
governance to a group or organization
your decisions are the primary determining factor for
− art of influencing and directing others to do assigned tasks or
effectiveness in your life
goals, in such a way as to attain them
• Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind - self-discover and clarify
your deeply important character values and life goals
• Leadership is the ability to inspire, to build confidence and
• Habit 3: Put First Things First - plan, prioritize, and execute
gain support among the people to attain organizational goals.
your week's tasks based on importance rather than urgency
• Leader as a guide is one who assumes the role of a director,
organizer, mentor, guru or adviser.
II. Interdependence
• Leader as a frontrunner is one who can spearhead, shading
• Habit 4: Think Win-Win - strive for mutually beneficial
light, a trailblazer, and groundbreaker.
solutions or agreements in your relationships
• Leader as a head is one who can be called as chief, manager,
• Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, then to be
principal, boss, and superior.
Understood - use empathetic listening to be genuinely
Servant leadership influenced by a person, which compels them to
reciprocate the listening and take an open mind to being
− a kind of servanthood and done as a sense of vocation influenced by you
− also implies stewardship of good citizenship and • Habit 6: Synergize - combine the strengths of people
community through positive teamwork, to achieve goals no one
− serving others more than oneself person could have done alone

Principles of Servant Leadership

III. Self-Renewal
According to Spears (2002), the following are the principles − the last habit relates to self-rejuvenation:
underpinning servant leadership:
• Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw - balance and renew your
1. Listening resources, energy, and health to create a sustainable, long-
- seeks to identify the will of the group and helps term, effective lifestyle.
clarify that will. He or she will seek to listen
receptively to what is being said.
2. Empathy
- strives to understand and empathize with others
3. Healing
- the potential of healing oneself and others
4. Awareness
- aids one in understanding issues involving ethics
and values
5. Persuasion
- the primary reliance on persuasion rather than
positional authority in making decisions within an
organization.
6. Conceptualization
- ability to look at problems from a conceptualized
perspective means that one must think beyond
today's realities
7. Foresight
- enables the servant leader to understand the
lessons from the past, the realities to the present,
and the likely consequence of a decision for the
future
8. Building community
- the true community can be created among those
who work in business and other institutions.