Waste Disposal Practices of The Canteen Managers: Basis for School Environmental Protection Guidelines

Abstract

This study aimed to determine the Waste Disposal Practices of The Canteen Managers: Basis for
School Environmental Protection Guidelines. The researcher selected ten (10) different school
canteens in the Division of Malolos, where the ten (10) canteen managers were chosen to
participate in the study. The researcher documented, categorized, counted, and tabulated the
information received from the questionnaire. It was studied and evaluated to formulate reliable
conclusions. To find out more about the participants' hurdles and other essential aspects, the
study used a questionnaire and a set of interview guide questions written by the researcher. As
statistical tools, frequency count, percentage, and weighted mean were utilized.
Results showed that waste reduction, waste disposal, and recycling are properly practiced inside
the institution based on the school canteen managers. Communities across the country are
facing mounting solid waste disposal problems. More than ever, reducing waste and recycling
are intelligent tactics to incorporate into school canteen policies. School canteens can do a lot to
minimize these potential cost increases by incorporating simple recycling and waste reduction
programs and procedures to eliminate much of the waste otherwise thrown away. This will help
the school's money, extend landfills' lives, and save valuable energy and natural resources. The
data also reveal that the school canteen managers practiced the implementation of 3R’s
(Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) often. The school canteen managers are ever-increasingly aware of
and more willing to embrace solutions to today's many environmental challenges.
The study came to the conclusion that recycling is one of the most visible, measurable, and
enforceable environmentally friendly initiatives that a school can implement. Since the school
put up garbage bins with the proper labeling, school canteen managers are regarded as role
models by the members of the institution. When it comes to waste management practices,
especially in terms of garbage reduction, school canteen managers are focused on utilizing various ways and highlighting the need for waste reduction. The researcher also believes urging
students to recycle even at home so they may understand the significance and the scope of
rubbish collection at home. Schools play a special role in society by educating the nation's
future, thus canteen managers must adhere to sustainable waste management. Additionally,
the school has created programs to raise students' knowledge of garbage and environmental
problems and teach them how to act in an environmentally responsible manner. Students had
access to programs designed to help them embrace sustainable environmental practices and
actively improve their attitudes and behavioral intentions. As long as they can apply and
understand the knowledge and turn it into encouragement through education and awareness
on managing solid waste in schools, the involvement and exposure of the students and the
organization will considerably enhance their level of awareness regarding garbage disposal.
Keywords: 3 R’s, School Canteen Managers, Waste Reduction, Waste disposal