Introduction Waste Allocation

One of the most important issues Table 1. Waste Generation of the

of our day is the need for responsible Philippines, 2012-2016 (Tons per day)
production and consumption, which is
addressed by Sustainable Development
Goal 12 (SDG 12). The fundamental
ideas of SDG 12 will be discussed in this
paper, along with its goals for waste
reduction, resource efficiency, and
sustainable lifestyles. In the end, this
paper makes the case that attaining SDG
12 is crucial to building a just and
equitable society as well as a healthy
planet.

Inconceivable levels of
consumption in our modern society have
Source: AAG_Philippine Solid Wastes_Nov2017.pdf (senate.gov.ph)
resulted in a growing waste dilemma that
compromises both the health of our Table 1 displays the number of
planet and the welfare of future wastes generated by the Philippines per
generations, highlights the need to day in the past years. Evidence shows
minimize waste generation and promote that Philippines is one of the top
sustainable waste management contributors of waste in Southeast Asia.
practices. According to World Population
Review, it is estimated that anywhere Figure 1. Waste Generated per Year

from 4.8 to 12.7 million metric tons of 40,500.00

40,000.00
plastic enter the ocean each year—but a 39,500.00
40,087.45

2017 study found that 80% of 39,000.00 39,422.46

mismanaged plastic in the ocean came 38,500.00 38,757.46

38,000.00
from just five Asian countries: China, 37,500.00
38,092.46

Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, and the 37,000.00

37,427.46

Philippines. 36,500.00

36,000.00
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Preliminary Data Analysis

The amount of garbage produced
In this part of the paper, data were annually increased dramatically from
gathered from various sources 37,427.46 tons in 2012 to 40,087.45 tons
connected to problems that hinders to in 2016. It shows clear upward trend in
achieve the Sustainable Development waste generation means that the amount
of waste produced and the consumption
and generate personal insights, visualize
data using graphs that can potentially is increasing each year. This information
give us ideas in formulating solutions to emphasizes the necessity of strategic
the problem stated by analyzing each and comprehensive approaches to
point. manage the rising waste problem and
enhance sustainable patterns of
production and consumption.
Figure 1.2. Regional Waste Accumulation (5 Years)
50,000.00
45,000.00
Total waste after 5 years

40,000.00
35,000.00
30,000.00
25,000.00 Source:https://pemsea.org/sites/default/files/202406/ASEANO%20FSI%20
20,000.00 report%202022.pdf
15,000.00
10,000.00
5,000.00
Table 2 shows the versatile usage
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use plastic as part of our daily lives for it
is convenient for packaging and
After 5 years, it is evident that container. It is lightweight, transportable
majority of the wastes is coming from and cheap. Advertising, trends, and a
National Capital Region (NCR). The top culture of "nakasanayan" fuel consumer
contributor region is composed of 16 demand, which often ends up in
cities, Caloocan, Las Pinas, Makati, overconsumption and the purchase of
Malabon, Mandaluyong, Manila Marikina short-lived products or single use plastic.
Muntinlupa, Navotas, Paranaque, Pasay,
Pateros, Quezon, San Juan, Taguig, and
Venezuela. Majority of wastes are from
urban cities which produces numerus
scraps for it is the center of the country’s
economic, social, and cultural activities.
On the other hand, the case of Cordillera
Administrative Region (CAR) is the exact
opposite. It is composed of highly
urbanized cities and mountain ranges
which is protected and prioritize eco-
friendly materials to maintain the beauty
of the natural environment.
The overall recovered materials
Unsustainable Consumption Patterns combined in two stations from highest to
lowest are as follows: 35% or a total of
Table 2. Number of food Related Plastics 611 plastics used for packaging (foods,
Recovered sweets, other materials), 34% or 604
plastics bottles (bottled water, caps,
condiments), 21% or 376 plastic bags
(grocery bags, cellophane, and 10% or
182 classifieds as others. This number of
single use plastic usage usually
originates from or daily necessities like
food we take out from the restaurant and
on the go snacks. The container of goods variation. Some years have more
we buy at the mall or grocery bags and recycled waste compared to others
cellophane are often the target of no to (particularly the years 2015–2018),
plastic campaign but still one of the top whereas other years have less. A sudden
contributors to the plastic problem. drop in recycled waste is most likely a
result of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis.
Pandemic can significantly affect the
Call to Action
waste production and management due
to the fact that we are forced to stay at
Table 3. Annual Waste Management
Waste Generated Waste Recycled Waste Disposed
home and reduce litters to be left
('000 tonnes) ('000 tonnes) ('000 tonnes) everywhere and proper segregation is
Year
2013 7,851 4,826 3,026 observed in every household.
2014 7,515 4,471 3,043
2015 7,673 4,650 3,024
2016 7,814 4,769 3,045 Recommendations
2017 7,704 4,724 2,980
2018 7,759 4,790 2,969
2019
2020
7,278
5,880
4,293
3,040
2,984
2,841
We cannot deny the fact that
2021 6,944 3,826 3,118 waste is part of innovation process.
2022 7,385 4,188 3,197
2023 6,859 3,553 3,306 Some are not that perfect for specific
Source: https://www.nea.gov.sg/our-services/waste-management/waste-
statistics-and-overall-recycling
reasons, but as Engineers always says,
“ we always find solution to every
Table 3 shows the disparity of the problem”. Many ways can be done to
recycled and disposed wastes over a solve a problem, if the existing formula
period of time, and the initiative of tacking does not work (banning single use
account to our actions to minimize the plastic/other government policies) we
effect of this ongoing dilemma. The more can try a different approach and create a
production of wastes the more we need new formula to solve the problem.
to find ways to counter the force and Instead of plastic why not try other
maintain equilibrium in the system. alternatives like strong and durable paper
Figure 3.1. Waste Disposal and Recycling (2013-2023) for paper bags and using the most divers
9000
8000 material for 3D printing, plastic. Making
7000
6000 3D printed stuff is lightweight, cheap, and
5000
4000 most important, for long term use. In this
3000
2000 way we can use the modern technologies
1000
0 and recycle single use plastic at the same
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
Years
time. Higher number of recycled wastes
Waste Disposed ('000 tonnes) Waste Recycled ('000 tonnes)
implies that if consistent recycling effort is
exercised by everyone, it can contribute
to ignite a tremendous change in waste
Changes in waste disposal are not management to achieve consumption
that evident and very stable across the and production more sustainable.
years with some minimal increase and
decrease at some point. However,
recycled waste side shows more